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Gift-Wrapped Brownies

With bright green and red frosting "ribbon" piped on top, these chocolaty "packages" are a pretty addition to any holiday gathering. They'll make a sweet gift for everyone on your Christmas list!

30 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Red and green food coloring

Directions

In a microwave, melt shortening and chocolate; stir until smooth. Set
aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Gradually add the flour, nuts, salt, baking powder and chocolate
mixture.
Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for
20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes
out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into 2-in. x 1-in. rectangles;
remove from pan.
In a large bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, cream and remaining
vanilla until smooth; set half aside. Spread remaining frosting over

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Gift-Wrapped Brownies (continued)

Directions (continued)

top of brownies. Tint half of the reserved frosting red and half
green.
Cut a small hole in the corner of two plastic or pastry bags; fill
one bag with red frosting and one with green. Insert pastry tip if
desired. To decorate, pipe ribbon and bows on brownies or create
designs of your choice. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 126 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 53 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.