Jars. They’re not just for canning anymore. By the way, does anyone else think it’s weird that you can things in jars? Why don’t we can things in cans? Just a thought…
Anyway, I love jars. I love them for drinking, eating out of, putting things in to decorate, storage, and just all around doing stuff with them. So how did it not ever cross my mind to bake in them? After seeing this post that totally changed, and my life will be forever altered.
I present to you layered brownie in a jar. That’s right, I went there…and there’s no turning back!
Just imagine: you make these. You screw the lid on. You take your brownie with you. And you can take your brownie ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
Merry Christmas 😉
So what are the layers? Oh, just a regular chocolate brownie topped with a Nutella brownie topped with a peanut butter brownie topped with more Nutella brownie topped with MORE regular brownie.
No big deal.
I’m happy to say that I’ve shown self-control…primarily due to busy-ness and lack of face time with said brownies, but that’s all about to change tonight. Lord help me…
LAYERED BROWNIES IN A JAR
- 6 8-oz jars
- Full batch of these brownies
- Half batch of these brownies, but don’t add the Nutella just yet…
- Any mix-ins you want (chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, whatever…this is YOUR brownie in a jar!)
Preheat oven to 350. Remove the lids from the jars, cover with water, and boil them for 5 minutes to sanitize. Remove from water with tongs and pot holders and let air dry. Make the brownies as directed, but when you get to the Nutella part do this: divide the batter in half and stir in 1/2 a cup of Nutella to one half and 1/2 cup peanut butter to the other. If you’re adding mix-ins, now’s the time to toss those in too. Now you’re ready to layer!
First spray the inside of the jars with non-stick spray. Grab a spoon and add 2-3 Tbsp of regular brownie batter to the bottom. Wet the spoon and smooth the batter on the bottom. Repeat with Nutella brownie batter, peanut butter brownie batter, more Nutella brownie batter, and top off with the remaining regular brownie batter. Place jars on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes before digging in, or just let them cool completely, screw the lids on, and save for later!
The only thing that might make these better (emphasis on the ‘might’) is chocolate ganache on top. But I’m afraid I’d never go back to eating regular food again if that happened…
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Wow. Best thing ever!
Oh my goodness! Those sound so good! I want to make them right now!!!
LOVE this idea (and my husband will love it too)!
Portable brownies! Gotta love it 🙂
Holy goodness gracious. This is not only amazing, but what a fun gift idea. I’d layer in some marshmallows.
WOW!
marshmallows are genius!
That is a freakin’ brilliant idea.
I love jars, too. I use them in my pantry and all over the house for storage.
aren’t they amazing?! we almost have too many if there is such a thing…
Ahh, this looks amazing! The other day my friend was telling me a cute gift is “pie in a jar” and I didn’t think it possible, but I guess if “brownie in a jar” is possible, pie is too!
pie in a jar sounds amazing….new project!!!
that looks so amazing! I need to get me some jars!!
Yum. I just stumbled upon your blog. I do something similar, with quick breads and cakes. Though I have to admit I’ve never steralized the jars. If you’re not technically canning them and just using them as a short term storage vessel do you think there’s an advantage to doing so? Curious.
These remind me a lot of these cupcake jars I saw on Cooking Channel the other day, except that they bake the cupcakes in a standard way and then slice into pieces they layer with frosting.
i don’t think it’s totally necessary, but i knew i’d be giving these out to friends and just wanted to make sure that they were sterilized…i don’t need to make them sick!
What a brills idea! Those jars wouldn’t stay full for long in my house!
Lady, you are changing lives.
I call it “The Miracle Jar”.
hey, it’s what i do 🙂
These are genius! I love you can take them “ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!” It’s so true. A portable homemade brownie. Mmmm. Chocolate.
Heather, you’re amazing. Let’s exchange BFF bracelets already, ok? 😉
haha i love it!
This just looks like too much fun! I’m down to popping open a jar of brownies while riding the train from work. =) I’d probably forget the spoon though…
yeah, spoons are good for this 🙂
Why are things so much more fun in cans? And why don’t we JAR things in jars? 🙂
exactly!!!
Hmmm dessert on the go? I could get use to that!
I’m speechless right now…..
I’m so glad this wasn’t a post on oats in a jar. This is so much more fun! This would be great for a road trip.
oh i know…i feel like this puts oats in a jar to shame. just sayin’ is all…
This opens up a whole new world of cooking! It could start a new trend. Kind of like the fried things on sticks at fairs. Baked goods in jars!
i like the way you think!
Oh yum!
Holy yum! And how adorable!
omg………. seriously!
It’s scary how much I want these right now!
I feel like that would be the awesomest thing for picnics.
Yet one of the most evil things you’ve ever posted…
Funny how that works. :p
girl, these would be awesome for anywhere. i hid them in my work desk this morning…
Brownies to go!!! I love it!
You are the master of all things delicious and chocolate. Genius idea!
Ahhh….! I want one of these right now!
Oh. My. Word!!! This is genius!! These are a perfect gift idea.
I’m going to make these for all my neighbors (or at least the ones I like)
haha, i know…the mean ones get NOTHING 🙂
WOW!! Those look amazing!! I love your presentation here – NICE WORK!!
P.S. I’m holding a Holiday Giveaway over on my blog – stop by and play!!
your giveaway is FABULOUS!!!