INGREDIENTS
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for the brownie base: * 4 1-oz. squares unsweetened chocolate * 2/3 c. shortening * 2 c. brown sugar * 3 large eggs * 1 tsp. vanilla * 1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour * 1 tsp. baking powder * 1 tsp. salt for the peppermint layer: * 2 c. powdered sugar * 2