Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/4     cups          white sugar 
2/3       cup           unsweetened cocoa powder 
1/2       cup           chopped pecans 
1 1/4     cups          all-purpose flour 
1         teaspoon      baking powder 
1         teaspoon      salt 

Preparation:

1. Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. Layer ingredients in a 1 quart "wide mouth" canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the flour mixture. NOTE: Be sure to wipe out the inside of the jar with a dry paper towel after adding the cocoa powder.

3. Instructions to attach to jar:

Brownie Mix in a Jar II

1. Empty jar of brownie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.

2. Add 3/4 cup butter or margarine melted. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add 4 eggs, slightly beaten.

3. Mix until completely blended.

4. Spread batter into a sprayed 9 x 13 inch baking pan.

5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Cut into 2 inch squares. Makes 2 dozen Brownies.