Gourmet Brownies & Velvet Chocolate Glaze

Ingredients

• 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
• 12 cup unsalted butter or 12 cup margarine
• 3 eggs
• 1 12 cups sugar
• 1 12 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup flour
• 1 12 cups chopped walnuts
• 13 cup raspberry preserves
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate square
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

1. Brownies:.
2. Preheat oven to 325F.
3. Melt 3 squares chocolate with butter or margarine over warm water; cool slightly.
4. Blend together eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt; stir in chocolate mixture, then add flour.
5. Fold in walnuts.
6. Turn into well buttered 8-inch square pan.
7. Bake for about 40 minutes.
8. Spoon preserves over hot brownies; spread carefully.
9. Let cool.
10. Velvet Chocolate Glaze:.
11. Melt 1 square chocolate, in microwave oven & be sure you have a microwave-safe bowl.
12. Melt on HIGH for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, do not scorch.
13. Blend in butter or margarine and light corn syrup.
14. Stir in powdered sugar, milk and vanilla; mix well.
15. Spread the glaze over brownies.
16. Serve and enjoy!