Sand Castle Brownie Mix
Quick Cooking
"The home economics teacher at the school where I work shared these moist, fudgy brownies with me," relates Carin Rounds of Boonville, New York. "Attach the recipe to a jar of the lovely layered mix, and you have a super-easy gift for any occasion."
SERVINGS: 24
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup flaked coconut
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
In a 1-qt. glass container, layer the first seven ingredients in order listed, packing well between each layer. Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (4-1/4 cups total).
To prepare brownies: In a large bowl, combine the eggs, oil, vanilla and brownie mix. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: about 2 dozen.