Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

Ingredients:
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)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with
cooking spray. In a large saucepan, 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. Spread batter in
prepared pan; bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until firm but not dry. 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.