2 oz. unsweetened chocolate (two 1-oz. squares) 1/2 cup CRISCO® Shortening 1/2 cup SMUCKER'S® Red Raspberry Preserves 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup PILLSBURY BEST® All-Purpose or Unbleached Flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup SMUCKER'S® Red Raspberry Preserves (for glaze) 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Coat an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. 2. In a large suacepan, over low heat, melt the chocolate and shortening together; stir to combine. Remove from heat. Stir in preserves, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder and salt. 3. Spread batter in prepared baking pan; bake for 30-35 minutes or until firm but not dry. 4. While brownies are still warm, carefully spread the preserves on top of the brownies. Let cool. If desired, sprinkle cooled brownies with powdered sugar. Cut into squares.
Makes 16 squares. Pillsbury Best® is a trademark of The Pillsbury Company, used under license.
