Coconut Pecan Brownie Mix

Ingredients

1/2 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside. Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart sized wide mouth canning jar. Add flour mixture last. Press each layer firmly in place. Attach this message to jar: Butterscotch Brownies: Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add: 3/4 cup butter or margarine,softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Mix in 2 eggs, slightly beaten and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix until completely blended. Spread batter into a sprayed 9 x 13 inch metal pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes in baking pan. Cut brownies into 1 1/2 inch squares. Cool completely in pan. Makes 2 dozen.