Texas Brownies

By connieo

These tender brownies are quick to prepare, using ingredients that are handy in the kitcen. This recipe makes a large pan. Great for a potluck.

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee or water
• 1/4 cup dark, unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
• 2 Tbsp. dark cocoa
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 1/2 cups unsifted powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Details

Servings 48
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour & the sugar.

2. In heavy saucepan, combine butter, shortening, coffee or water, & cocoa. Stir & heat to boiling.

3. Pour boiling mixture over the flour & sugar in the bowl. Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda & vanilla

4. Mix well, using a wooden spoon or high speed on electric mixer.

5. Pour into a well buttered 17 1/2 X 11 inch jelly roll pan.

6. Bake at 400*F for 20 minutes or until brownies test done in the center.

7. While brownies bake, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa, & milk. Heat to boiling, stirring.

8. Mix in the powdered sugar & vanilla until frosting is smooth.

9. Pour warm frosting over brownies as soon as you take them out of the oven. Cool. Cut into 48 bars.

TIPS: If you don't have buttermilk on hand, substitute 2 tsp. vinegar or lemon juice. Mix into 1/2 cup milk. Or use powdered buttermilk. Mix according to package directions.