Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: preheat oven to 350-f degrees and set aside a 9-inch by 13-inch cake pan. in a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar, cocoa, and egg until smooth. sift in the flour and mix until well blended. press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the cake pan. bake for about 10 minutes, or until dry. to prepare the topping, combine the coconut, almonds, and mint chips in a bowl, then sprinkle over the baked chocolate base. in a separate mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract. pour the mixture evenly over the top of the nuts and coconut. bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. cool, then cut into bars.

Target recipe: dip measuring cup into mix and level off; allow to come to room temperature. heat oven to 350°f. grease 9-inch square pan. in small saucepan over low heat,melt chocolate chips,stirring constantly. in a large bowl,combine mix,melted chocolate chips,nuts,vanilla and eggs at low speed just until blended. spread evenly in greased pan. bake at 350 f for 20-25 minutes or until set. immediately arrange mints on top; return to oven an additional 5 minutes. spread softened mints evenly over brownie surface. cool completely;cut into bars.