prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
48 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1/2 cup buttermilk**
- 2 - eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- FROSTING
- 1 stick butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
How To Make texas brownies
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Step 1Combine the butter, shortening, water and cocoa in a microwave safe dish and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Pour mixture over flour and sugar. Stir to blend. Add buttermilk**, eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Mix well.
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Step 2Pour into well-buttered 17 1/2 x 11 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until brownies test done. While brownies bake prepare frosting.
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Step 3For the frosting combine the butter, cocoa and milk in a microwave safe dish and microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes stirring once. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir to blend. Pour warm frosting over hot brownies. Let cool then cut into bars.
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Step 4**If you don't have buttermilk use 1/2 cup of milk plus 2 teaspoons of vinegar or lemon juice to sour the milk. Stir and let set for a couple of minutes.
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