Almond Joy Brownie Mix

2 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder (wipe jar after this layer)
1 1/4 cup flaked coconut, sprinkled with 1 tsp almond extract
and tossed to blend
3/4 cup coarsely chopped whole almonds
1 1/4 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Attach this to the Jar:

Almond Joy Brownies

Makes 2 dozen brownies
1. Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2. Add: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, not diet, melted, 4 eggs, slightly beaten
3. Mix until completely blended.
4. Spread batter in a sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Cut into 2-inch squares