This peppermint brownie mix in a jar makes the perfect holiday gift! It’s easy, festive and tastes delicious once baked. Download the free printable tags for an extra special touch!
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Gift Jar Peppermint Brownie Mix
In my opinion, there’s nothing better than a holiday gift from the kitchen. It’s personal, thoughtful and a great way to celebrate the season. Some other favorites to gift are my cookie mix in a jar, Christmas crack toffee and peppermint bark.
I love making homemade gifts! They’re especially great during the holidays and are perfect to give to neighbors, teachers and friends. It’s also a great way to add an extra special touch!
This peppermint brownie mix in a jar is one of my favorite treats to gift. The jars look so pretty and festive! Plus the brownies taste amazing, too. They’re cakey and soft, with the perfect chocolate and peppermint flavor.
I especially like that these brownie gifts can be made ahead of time. It takes a little less pressure off such a busy season. Don’t forget to decorate them with festive bakers twine and the free printable tags (download below). Enjoy!
To Assemble Mason Jar Brownies
To make these brownies, start by layering the ingredients in the order below in a one quart wide mouth jar.
I’d recommend using a funnel when adding the ingredients for easier assembly. Also, make sure to press each layer down firmly with a spoon for easy packing.
Layer in this Order:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup Andes Peppermint crunch baking chips , or chopped Andes mints or chopped candy canes
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Once you’re done layering, close the lid and add some festive baker’s twine and the printable tags (download below).
Printable Tags for Mason Jar
I absolutely love to add these free printable labels on my mason jar brownies! Not only is there a cute “Peppermint Brownies” label tag to wrap around the top with twine, there’s also a circular label with instructions that you can add on top of the lid.
Simply 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.
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Peppermint Brownies in a Jar Recipe
Equipment
- Quart-Sized Wide mouth jar
- Funnel
- Spoon
Ingredients
Dry mix for jar:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup Andes Peppermint crunch baking chips , or chopped Andes mints or chopped candy canes
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Ingredients to add later:
- 1 cup butter , melted
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
To assemble the mason jar brownies:
- In a quart-sized wide mouth jar, layer the following: 1 cup sugar, 2/3 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch baking chips (or chopped Andes mints or chopped candy canes), 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon baking powder. I'd recommend using a funnel to add the ingredients and then push each layer down with a spoon for easy packing. Make sure to really pack in each layer.
- Close the lid and tie the jar with ribbon and free printable tags.
To bake the brownies:
- When ready to bake, dump the contents into a bowl and then add the butter, eggs and vanilla. Mix just until combined. Pour into a 9×13" pan and bake at 350°F for 25-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes clean.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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This won’t fit in the jar.
I have my jars all made up and can’t find the printout for instructions.
Here is the printable link: https://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/peppermint-brownies-jar-mix-labels.pdf
Ranks! Great gifts
Wow! This recipe turned out great- better than expected. I wanted to make a batch before I made up the jars for gifts in case the recipe was a dud. It’s definitely a keeper. The brownies are moist and minty. I didn’t have enough Andes baking chips for a whole cup so I did about 1/2 cup of Andes chips and 1/2 cup of crushed candy canes. Came out tastey so we will definitely be making these jars for Christmas gifts. Thanks!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you for leaving a comment and review Kaycee. :)
Help! I started doing this with my son for his teachers and there is just too much stuff. We have added to the peppermints and it already is to the top of the jar. Do you really mean 2 cups of sugar for whole recipe? Your sugar layers do not look as thick as mine.
Hi Emily! Yes it is 2 cups of sugar. Make sure you are using a wide mouth 1 quart mason jar and really pack down each layer as this recipe fills your one quart mason jar right up to the top.
These make the best gifts! Everyone (especially teachers) love the pop of color in the mason jars!
Thank you for leaving a comment and review Sara! :)