Jar Butterscotch Brownie Mix

I had a really busy schedule this year and baking the the dozens of holiday cookies that I usually bake just wasn't in the cards, the problem I faced was that I usually give those cookies out as neighbor gifts, to small gatherings, and to fill up goodie baskets. So I needed something faster than baking, but still just as yummy and I came up with the Jarred cookie and brownie!



I decided to try Butterscotch Brownies in a Jar (you can see pictures of my process below.)


First I made a test batch...before giving something away you have to make sure it tastes good...ymmmy!

To be more frugal I used recycled spaghetti sauce jars rather than the large mason jars called for in the recipe. And I made a parchment funnel to help me with the flour although net year I think a dollar store funnel would be well worth it!

Using the spaghetti sauce jars was ok, but I could not fit all of the ingredients in the jar so I had to attach a little bag to the side. Here I am filling up the bags. I use a tall drinking glass to help hold the bag open.

I think they turned out cute and I am not convinced that it really would have fit in a mason jar either!



What I learned:

*I am going to start saving spaghetti sauce jars now, because I am doing this again next year it definitely cuts down on my baking and my eating!!

*I did find it easier to work in batches in the kitchen, doing a few jars at a time (5 in this case) but if you have a large kitchen it would probably be easiest to do them all at once.

*Next time I see a cheap funnel I am buying it!