Hazelnut Rocky Road Brownie Mix

By sandiB2010

Homemade brownie mix in a jar is a great gift for families. Our recipe features rich cocoa powder, gooey marshmallows, and a layer of crunchy hazelnuts. Pour the ingredients into the jar one by one, and then decorate it for the season.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 ounces milk or dark chocolate, chopped (optional)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped, toasted hazelnuts
• 1/3 cup tiny marshmallows
• 1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. In a 1-quart jar layer sugar, cocoa powder, and chopped chocolate (if using). In a small bowl stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. Spoon over chocolate in jar. Top with hazelnuts and marshmallows; fasten lid. Attach directions for making brownies. Spoon chocolate-hazelnut spread into a 4-ounce jar or a small resealable container to give with brownie mix.

TO MAKE BROWNIES:
•Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over the edges of the pan. Grease the foil; set pan aside. Set aside the chocolate-hazelnut spread for the frosting. In a large bowl whisk together 2/3 cup melted butter and 3 eggs until well combined. Add the contents of the jar to the butter mixture; stir until well combined. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes. (Moist crumbs will remain attached to wooden toothpick inserted near center of brownies). Cool brownies in pan on a wire rack. For frosting, in a medium mixing bowl beat 1/4 cup softened butter with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Beat in reserved chocolate-hazelnut spread until smooth. If necessary, beat in 1 to 2 teaspoons milk to make frosting spreading consistency. Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Use foil to lift uncut brownies out of pan. Place on cutting board. Cut into bars.