Hazelnut Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Grease 8-inch square baking pan; set aside.
3. 3
   Melt 1/2 cup butter and baking chocolate in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, 4-6 minutes or until smooth.
4. 4
   Stir in all remaining brownie ingredients until well mixed.
5. 5
   Spread brownie mixture into prepared pan.
6. 6
   Bake 25-30 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan.
7. 7
   (Do not overbake.)
8. 8
   Cool completely.
9. 9
   Combine all filling ingredients except nuts in bowl.
10. 10
    Beat at medium-low speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth and creamy.
11. 11
    Spread filling over cooled brownies; sprinkle with toasted nuts.
12. 12
    Lightly press into filling.
13. 13
    Melt chocolate chips and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, 1-2 minutes or until smooth.
14. 14
    Drizzle over filling and nuts.
15. 15
    Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until serving time.
16. 16
    Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before cutting.
17. 17
    Cut into bars.
18. 18
    Store refrigerated.