Double Chocolate Brownies

4 oz. unsweetened chocolate

2/3 C shortening

2 C sugar

1 t vanilla

4 eggs

1-1/4 C Gold Medal all purpose flour

1 t baking powder

1 t salt

1 C M&M's plain chocolate candies

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Heat unsweetened chocolate and shortening in 3 quart saucepan over low heat until melted. Remove from heat; mix in sugar, vanilla and eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients except candies. Spread in pan. Sprinkle with candies; press lightly. Bake until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan, about 30 minutes. Do not over bake. Cool completely; cut into bars.