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Edible gift idea: Brownie mix

This brownie mix makes such a nice gift, not just for Christmas and holidays but also as a birthday present or perhaps, for no special reason. The only thing the person who receives it needs to do is pour the contents of the jar into a bowl, add 150 g melted butter, 3 large eggs and 4 tbsp. of coffee and then bake it off course. Easy, huh?

It’s been 9 years since I originally created this post, time flies! I figured it was time to update it a little bit, to test bake and update with new photos and better instructions, and most of all to see if it was still relevant. It definitely was!

If you want to see how my photography has evolved over the years, I’ve kept the old photos at the bottom of the post. They still look great to me, but perhaps a little bright, haha. I also wanted to make a video to go with it, and a printable that you can use if you make this gift. You can download the printable HERE.

If you’re looking for more edible gifts, I have more gifts in jars over here, flavored sugar and a homemade chai concentrate! And to see the brownie mix baked, I’ve included a couple of photos of that in this post too! I should mention I baked it in a 20×20 cm pan this time and after 32 minutes in the oven and a day in the fridge it had the perfect consistency according to me. If you see the photos from 2011 I had a bigger pan and baked it for around 27 minutes and they came out firmer. It all depends on what you like!

DIY Edible Gift – Brownie Mix

9-12 servings

Homemade gifts are always appreciated, especially ones that taste good! This idea can be used with any recipe, the problem is fitting all the ingredients into the jar. That’s why it’s good to top off with ingredients like nuts or chocolate, so you can use a little extra or a little less if you need to. Make sure to pack everything tightly (especially the flour and cocoa powder) to keep everything in its place. When test baking the brownies, I baked them for 32 minutes in a 20×20 cm pan – they were almost set but slightly wobbly in the middle and they came out gooey and delicious. After a day in the fridge they have exactly the consictency I like in brownies -firm and chocolatey! Make sure to have a look HERE to see the brownie baked and topped with meringue.

You can download the printable HERE.


You’ll need:

  • 1 clean & dry 1 liter jar (4.2 cups)
  • 150 g (about 1 cup) all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. flaky salt
  • 30 g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder
  • 110 g (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp.) brown sugar
  • 135 g (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp.) granulated sugar
  • 60 g (1/3 cup) dark chocolate chips
  • 60 g (1/3 cup) milk chocolate chips
  • 60 g (1/3 cup) white chocolate chips
  • 100 g (about 1 cup) roughly chopped walnuts

The recipient should add:

  • 150 g (about 1 + 1/3 stick) melted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 4 tbsp. (1/4 cup) strong coffee

INSTRUCTIONS

Brownie mix

  1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  2. Spoon half of the flour mixture into the jar, packing it tightly using a small bottle or the bottom of a glass.
  3. Spoon the cocoa powder into the jar and pack it tightly using the same method as before (but do wipe the bottle or glass off first!).
  4. Add the rest of the flour mixture.
  5. Add the brown sugar.
  6. Add the granulated sugar.
  7. Add the dark chocolate chips.
  8. Add the milk chocolate chips.
  9. Add the white chocolate chips.
  10. And last, add the walnuts. Close the jar with a tight fitting lid. Try to keep the jar level at all times, or the ingredients might mix. Include the instructions below, write your own or you can use my printable HERE.

Include the following instructions with the gift

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Pour brownie mix into a large bowl and mix. Add 150 g melted butter, 3 large eggs and 4 tbsp strong coffee and stir until smooth. Pour batter into a greased pan and bake for 27-32 minutes or until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.

Photos from my original post from December 21st 2011:




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  12. Oj vilken härlig blogg!!!! Älskar själv att baka och laga mat så det här var en fröjd! Så fina bilder också! Dig skulle man gärna komma på afternoon tea hos!

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  14. Tack för alla fina, söta kommentarer!

    Thanks for all the sweet comments 🙂

    Linda – Ja, det är ju toppen när man bor i flyttröran och behöver lite energi för att packa upp.. 😉

    Jenny – Du är välkommen 🙂

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  17. Hi from Slovenia! This yours coffee with vanilla reminds me on my coffee which I made od lavander and vanilla. Pretty much the same:) Btw, love your blog and this is my first time writing to you. Be well!

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