Mint-Filled Brownies

• 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

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 350u0b0 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.

shortening, sugar, vanilla, eggs, chocolate, cream, allpurpose, salt, walnuts, raisins, sugar, milk, butter, peppermint, green food coloring

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mint-filled-brownies/ (may not work)