Brownies

Guest Author - Susan

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups white sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt


Directions
1. Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. Layer ingredients in a 1 quart "wide mouth" canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place
before adding the flour mixture. NOTE: Be sure to wipe out the inside of the jar with a dry
paper towel after adding the cocoa powder.


Instructions to attach to jar:

1. Empty jar of brownie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
   
2. Add 3/4 cup butter or margarine melted. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add 4 eggs, slightly
   beaten.
   
3. Mix until completely blended.
   
4. Spread batter into a sprayed 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
   
5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Cut into 2 inch squares.

Makes 2 dozen Brownies.