Today's recipe will make a great gift any time of the year: for that college-bound student in your family, perhaps, or for that special someone whose life needs a little sweetening. The preparation is simple, too, and this recipe is known to be a hit at bake sales and other fund-raising events. You can prepare the jars today and store them in the pantry for use later, or bake up a fresh batch of brownies right now.

Shopping List to prepare 1 Dozen Sand-Art Gifts:

Layer in a quart jar in the order given, leveling the ingredients as you layer:

Make sure the jar is full to the top. Cover the lid with a 7 1/2-inch circle of fabric tied with ribbon or raffia. Finish with a tag that includes liquid ingredients and baking instructions as follows:

To Prepare Your Sand-Art Brownies: In a large mixing bowl, combine the contents of the quart jar with 3 well-beaten eggs, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Pour Batter into a well-greased 9-inch by 13-inch cake pan and bake in a pre-heated 350-F degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool, cut and enjoy!

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