Gift-Wrapped Brownies 1/2 cup shortening 4 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet baking chocolate 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 In a microwave, melt shortening and chocolate; stir until smooth. Set Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Gift-Wrapped Brownies cont. aside. In a large mixing 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 mixing bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, cream and remaining vanilla until smooth; set half aside. Spread remaining frosting over 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. Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

	Gift-Wrapped Brownies Yield: 2-1/2 dozen. Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008