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 nuts - pecans, almonds or walnuts
1/3 c. jam - orange, apricot or raspberry

Melt chocolate with shortening over warm water; cool slightly. Blend together eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt; stir in chocolate mixture, then flour. Fold in nuts. Turn into well greased 8 inch square pan. Bake at 325 degrees for about 40 minutes. Spoon jam over hot brownies; spread carefully. Let cool. Spread glaze over brownies and cut into 12 pieces. Yield: 12 bars.

GLAZE:

Melt 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate. Blend in 2 tablespoons each butter and light corn syrup. Stir in 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well.