3 sq. (3 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
1/2 c. shortening
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

CHOCOLATE GLAZE:

1 oz. unsweetened chocolate
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. light corn syrup
1 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt 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 degrees F. for about 40 minutes. Do not overbake. Let cool. Spread chocolate glaze over brownies and top with chocolate- dipped walnuts, if desired. Cut into 12 delicious bars.

Chocolate Glaze: Melt unsweetened chocolate. Blend in butter and syrup. Stir in powdered sugar, milk and vanilla; mix well.