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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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These delectable brownies have a creamy peppermint filling, which I sometimes tint green to create an attractive dessert. Edith Holmes Brookfield, Massachusetts Ingredients:
1/3 cup shortening |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 eggs |
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled |
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream |
2/3 cup king arthur unbleached 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 |
Directions:
1. In a 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.
2. Spread into two greased and floured 9-in. 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.
3. Combine the filling ingredients; spread over one brownie layer. Top with second layer. Chill before cutting. Yield: 2 dozen.
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