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In a Jar

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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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  1. Ffion says

    December 11, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    Wow. Best thing ever!

    Reply
  2. Kristi says

    December 11, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    Oh my goodness! Those sound so good! I want to make them right now!!!

    Reply
  3. Tabitha (From Single to Married) says

    December 10, 2010 at 4:16 am

    LOVE this idea (and my husband will love it too)!

    Reply
  4. mehalv says

    December 9, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    Portable brownies! Gotta love it 🙂

    Reply
  5. LiveForTheRun says

    December 9, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    Holy goodness gracious. This is not only amazing, but what a fun gift idea. I’d layer in some marshmallows.

    WOW!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 9, 2010 at 4:59 pm

      marshmallows are genius!

      Reply
  6. Christie @ Honoring Health says

    December 9, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    That is a freakin’ brilliant idea.

    I love jars, too. I use them in my pantry and all over the house for storage.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 9, 2010 at 4:58 pm

      aren’t they amazing?! we almost have too many if there is such a thing…

      Reply
  7. Kayla says

    December 9, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 9, 2010 at 4:58 pm

      pie in a jar sounds amazing….new project!!!

      Reply
  8. amy says

    December 9, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    that looks so amazing! I need to get me some jars!!

    Reply
  9. Kelly says

    December 9, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 9, 2010 at 4:58 pm

      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!

      Reply
  10. saltyseattle says

    December 9, 2010 at 11:59 am

    What a brills idea! Those jars wouldn’t stay full for long in my house!

    Reply
  11. Mads says

    December 9, 2010 at 11:05 am

    Lady, you are changing lives.

    I call it “The Miracle Jar”.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 9, 2010 at 4:57 pm

      hey, it’s what i do 🙂

      Reply
  12. Dorry says

    December 9, 2010 at 9:44 am

    These are genius! I love you can take them “ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!” It’s so true. A portable homemade brownie. Mmmm. Chocolate.

    Reply
  13. Natalia - a side of simple says

    December 9, 2010 at 9:44 am

    Heather, you’re amazing. Let’s exchange BFF bracelets already, ok? 😉

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 9, 2010 at 4:57 pm

      haha i love it!

      Reply
  14. Jihane (Sinful Sundays) says

    December 9, 2010 at 9:06 am

    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…

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 9, 2010 at 4:56 pm

      yeah, spoons are good for this 🙂

      Reply
  15. Anna says

    December 9, 2010 at 9:04 am

    Why are things so much more fun in cans? And why don’t we JAR things in jars? 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 9, 2010 at 4:56 pm

      exactly!!!

      Reply
  16. Shanna, like Banana says

    December 9, 2010 at 8:50 am

    Hmmm dessert on the go? I could get use to that!

    Reply
  17. Salah says

    December 9, 2010 at 8:35 am

    I’m speechless right now…..

    Reply
  18. Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says

    December 9, 2010 at 8:20 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 9, 2010 at 4:56 pm

      oh i know…i feel like this puts oats in a jar to shame. just sayin’ is all…

      Reply
  19. Joslyn @ missfitbliss says

    December 9, 2010 at 8:08 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 9, 2010 at 4:56 pm

      i like the way you think!

      Reply
  20. Maria says

    December 9, 2010 at 8:02 am

    Oh yum!

    Reply
  21. Balanced Healthy Life says

    December 9, 2010 at 7:41 am

    Holy yum! And how adorable!

    Reply
  22. KeepItSweet says

    December 9, 2010 at 7:37 am

    omg………. seriously!

    Reply
  23. thehealthyapron says

    December 9, 2010 at 7:30 am

    It’s scary how much I want these right now!

    Reply
  24. Amy @ Second City Randomness says

    December 9, 2010 at 7:04 am

    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

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 9, 2010 at 4:55 pm

      girl, these would be awesome for anywhere. i hid them in my work desk this morning…

      Reply
  25. Katie @ Health for the Whole Self says

    December 9, 2010 at 6:55 am

    Brownies to go!!! I love it!

    Reply
  26. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    December 9, 2010 at 6:48 am

    You are the master of all things delicious and chocolate. Genius idea!

    Reply
  27. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    December 9, 2010 at 6:45 am

    Ahhh….! I want one of these right now!

    Reply
  28. eschnelle says

    December 9, 2010 at 6:39 am

    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)

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 9, 2010 at 4:52 pm

      haha, i know…the mean ones get NOTHING 🙂

      Reply
  29. Paul jennette says

    December 9, 2010 at 6:26 am

    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!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 9, 2010 at 4:52 pm

      your giveaway is FABULOUS!!!

      Reply

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