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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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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! Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening |
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped |
3 eggs |
1 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided |
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached 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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. In a large 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.
4. 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.
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