MINT-FILLED BROWNIES

Mint-Filled Brownies image

These delectable brownies have a creamy peppermint filling, which I sometimes tint green to create an attractive dessert. -Edith Holmes Brookfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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
FILLING:
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

Steps:

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., 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., Combine the filling ingredients; spread over one brownie layer. Top with second layer. Chill before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.