Walnut-Raspberry Brownies

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Gooseberry Patch More Gifts for Giving."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 16 brownies

ingredients

• 3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 3 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped walnuts
• 1⁄3 cup seedless raspberry jam

directions

1. Melt chocolate squares and shortening in a double boiler; cool slightly.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt; add chocolate mixture and flour, mixing well.
3. Fold in walnuts; spread mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking pan.
4. Bake in a 325° oven for 40 minutes; spread jam over hot brownies.
5. Let cool completely.
6. Cut into squares and serve.