Ingredients

  • 3 squares (3 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 c. raspberry preserves

Method

  • Melt 3 squares chocolate with shortening over warm water; cool slightly. Blend together eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt; stir in chocolate mixture, then flour. Fold in walnuts. Turn into well-greased 8-inch square pan. Bake at 325° for about 40 minutes. Spoon preserves over hot brownies; spread carefully. Let cool. Spread Velvet Chocolate Glaze over brownies.