Jar Mix {Peppermint Brownies}

Jar Mix Peppermint Brownies make great homemade gifts! It is especially nice that they can be made ahead! I love easy neighbor gifts and Jar Gifts are the perfect way to gift friends, families or even co-workers. Here are 18 Jar Gift ideas with even more creative ideas.

peppermint brownie jar mix recipe

Let’s put one together.

To make these brownies start by layering the ingredients in order in a one-quart wide mouth jar. Press each layer firmly.

peppermint brownies
5 from 5 votes

Peppermint Brownie Recipe for Jar

A delicious and useful gift for friends!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Baking time 25 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
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Ingredients  

  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 2/3 Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Cup Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips (or chopped Andes mints)
  • 1 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions 

  • Layer 1 cup sugar, 2/3 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch baking chips (or chopped Andes mints), 1 1/4 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Each layer must be pressed firmly into the jar.

Notes

Layer sugar, cocoa powder, sugar then press very firmly, add Andes mints and press again. Next slowing add flower packing as you go. If it is heaping at the end I take a piece of plastic wrap and cover the top of the jar and then press firmly. It will all fit in a wide mouth jar.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Cindy Hopper

Download and print the labels on a sheet of label/sticker paper.  At my local Office Max or Kinko’s they call this 1-up sticker/label paper. It is one solid sheet. This makes it really easy to put things together.

Printable Peppermint Brownie Mix Labels

Just place the circle with the recipe right on top.

Cover lid with a cute baking cup or fabric. Add some ribbon and you have a great gift!

They make delicious brownies your friends are sure to love! They are perfect for the holidays.

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If you like peppermint, you might like this frozen peppermint cheesecake.

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