Mint-Filled Brownies

Name: Mint-Filled Brownies
Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 2 ounces 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; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons hot whole milk; 1 teaspoon butter, melted; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; Green food coloring, optional

15 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 ounces 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
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons hot whole 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 in 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.