Sand Art Brownies

Name: Sand Art Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 2/3 cup sugar; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup milk chocolate M&M's; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling YIELD: 16 servings.

A jar of this attractive layered mix produces a yummy batch of fudgy brownies that are dressed up with chocolate chips and M&M’s. If you need a quick gift for a neighbor or teacher, this is a delicious solution. —Joan Hohwald, Lodi, New York

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate M&M's
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
3 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine flour, salt and baking powder. In a 1-qt. glass container, layer flour mixture, cocoa, sugar, brown sugar, chocolate chips and M&M's, packing well between each layer. Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups total).
2. To prepare brownies: Preheat oven to 350°. Beat eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir in brownie mix. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake until center is set, 26-28 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 256 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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