"MISSOURI WALTZ" BROWNIES

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"MISSOURI WALTZ" BROWNIES

• 3/4 c flour
  
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 c shortening(butter)
  
• 1 c sugar
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 2-1/2 oz unsweetened chocolate
  
• 1 tsp vanilla
  
• 1/2 c chopped nuts
  

Frosting

• 1-1/2 c powdered sugar
  
• 1/2 c light cream or evaporated milk
  
• 1 T butter
  
• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  
• 1 drop green food coloring
  
• 2 oz unsweetened chocolate
  

Sift together flour, baking powder & salt

cream butter & sugar, beat in eggs

add melted, cooled chocolate & vanilla

add dry ingredients & nuts

spread in a greased 9x9 baking pan, bake @ 350F for 25-35 min

Frosting

Mix sifted sugar & cream in saucepan

cook over direct heat until it reaches soft ball stage

add butter

cool until lukewarm & add flavoring & food color

beat until creamy & thick

spread on brownies

melt chocolate & cool; spread over mint frosting

Keywords: Dessert, Brownies/Bars

( RG409 )