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

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 for about 40 minutes. Spoon jam over brownies; spread carefully, let cool.

Spread velvet chocolate glaze over brownies and top with chocolate- dipped walnuts, if desired. Cut into 12 delicious bars.