Fruit-Filled Brownies

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch, with aluminum foil, then grease.

Heat shortening and chocolate in 3-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Remove from heat and beat in sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Spread in pan.

Bake until slight indentation remains when touched, about 20 minutes. Cool.

Remove brownies from pan, then remove aluminum foil.

Cut 1/4-inch strip from each long side of brownies. Cut 3/4-inch strip from each end. Discard strips. Cut remaining piece crosswise into halves. Spread 1 half with preserves, top with remaining half.

Make frosting by heating chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted.

Spread top with frosting. Cut into bars, about 2 x 1 inches.