INGREDIENTS
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup vegetable shortening
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
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1/2 cup unseasoned mashed potatoes, at room temperature (see Note)
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon bakiing soda
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3/4 cup milk
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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1 (16-ounce) container chocolate fudge frosting
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1/4 cup nonpareil candies