Brownie Muffin Cups (Gift Mix in a Jar)

Directions

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   Creating the Gift in a Jar:
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   Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
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   Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the walnut halves, brown sugar, sugar, cocoa powder and then flour - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
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   Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
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   BROWNIE CUPS GIFT TAG:
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   Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3 eggs, 1 cup melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract.
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   BROWNIE CUPS INSTRUCTIONS:
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   Preheat oven to 350.
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   In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the butter and extract and whisk together.
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    Add the contents of the jar, and stir until just mixed; do not overstir.
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    Spoon the batter into greased or papered muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full.
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    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops begin to crack and appear dry.
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    Cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
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    Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.