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

Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly. Add: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted; 4 eggs, slightly beaten. Mix until completely blended. Spread batter in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Cut into 2-inch squares.