Almond Joy Brownies - Jar Recipe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Jar Ingredients
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder (wipe jar after this layer)
1 1/4 cups flaked coconut
1 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup coarsely chopped whole almond
1 1/4 cups flour, mixed with
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
To make
3/4 cup butter (not diet) or 3/4 cup margarine, melted (not diet)
4 large eggs, slightly beaten

Preparation

Instructions:
Sprinkle almond extract on coconut and toss to blend.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Layer ingredients in order given in a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
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Almond Joy Brownies:
Makes 2 dozen brownies.
Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl.
Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
Add:
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine (not diet), melted
4 large eggs, slightly beaten
Mix until completely blended.
Spread batter in a sprayed 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 F for 30 minutes.
Cool completely in pan, then cut into 2-inch squares.