Hugs & Kisses Brownie

Perfect recipe for Valentine's Day! This recipe requires a heart-shaped or round springform pan.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 10-12
• Yields: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package  fudge brownie mix (Any 8x8 pan-size brownie mix)
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 cups  vanilla chips
• 14 -16  Hershey chocolate kisses (Chocolate kisses)
• 14 -16  Hershey chocolate kisses (Striped Hugs candies)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir brownie mix, egg, oil and water until well blended.
2. Fold in 1 cup vanilla chips.
3. Pour into a greased 9-in. heart-shaped or round springform pan.
4. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2-in. from the side of pan comes out clean.
5. Let stand for 10 minutes; alternate milk chocolate and striped kisses around edge of pan with points toward center.
6. Melt shortening and remaining chips; stir until smooth.
7. Drizzle over brownie.
8. Cool completely.
9. Remove sides of springform pan.