It's a Wrap & Brownies in a Jar

It's a Wrap includes nine in-the-hoop designs for candles, mugs, jars, and more! Stitch your favorite It's a Wrap design in a 6x10 hoop (they don't take long!) then tie around a jar of homemade brownie mix for a heartwarming gift.

Brownies in a Jar

Whisk 1 cup flour and 1/2 tsp. salt together and funnel into a 1-quart glass jar with lid. Add the following ingredients in this order, tapping jar to settle after each addition. (Note: some ingredients are repeated! Don't let that throw you; it's supposed to look striped and pretty.)

6 Tbsp. unsweetened baking cocoa
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar (yep, another round of sugar)
6 Tbsp. unsweetened baking cocoa (and another round of cocoa)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup white baking chips
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Close lid, and tie the following baking instructions to the jar:

To Bake:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9" square pan. Whisk brownie mix in a bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup melted butter, 3 eggs (beaten), and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Spread into pan. Bake about 35 minutes, until inserted toothpick has few crumbs. Cool. Yield: 12 VERY YUMMY brownies.

Recipe submitted by Jenny L., Kimberbell Marketing Writing Associate