Black Forest Brownie Mix

In 4-cup (1 L) widemouthed jar with tight-fitting lid, neatly layer cherries then half of the chocolate chips. In bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and sa< spoon over chocolate chips.

Cut waxed paper to fit over flour mixture and come slightly up sides. Spoon sugar on paper; top with remaining chocolate chips. Seal jar. (Make-ahead: Store for up to 1 month.)

Additional information :

Black Forest Brownies:

Black Forest Brownie Mix  
1/3 cup (75 mL) butter
2 tbsp (25 mL) water
2 eggs
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla

Grease 8-inch (2 L) square metal cake pan; set aside.

In saucepan, melt together Black Forest Brownie Mix's top layer of chocolate chips and sugar with butter and water until sugar is dissolved. Let cool for 5 minutes. Whisk in eggs, 1 at a time; whisk in vanilla. Stir in flour mixture, then remaining chocolate chips and cherries in Black Forest Brownie Mix. Spread batter in prepared cake pan.

Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until cake tester inserted in centre comes out with a few crumbs clinging, about 30 minutes. Cut into squares. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.)

Makes 16 squares.

Per square: about 217 cal, 3 g pro, 11 g total fat (6 g sat. fat), 31 g carb, 2 g fibre, 37 mg chol, 104 mg sodium. % RDI: 1% calcium, 8% iron, 5% vit A, 3% vit C, 5% folate.