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Mint-Filled Brownies

1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup chopped raisins
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons hot milk
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring, optional

In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening, sugar and vanilla. Add the eggs; mix well.
Beat in the chocolate and cream. Combine the flour and salt; add to creamed
mixture. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Spread into two greased and floured 9-in.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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Mint-Filled Brownies cont.

square baking pans. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick
inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing
from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Combine the filling ingredients;
spread over one brownie layer. Top with second layer. Chill before cutting.

Yield: 2 dozen.