texas brownies

Anywhere, AL
Updated on Nov 20, 2012

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prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
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

  • Step 1
    Combine 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.
  • Step 2
    Pour 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.
  • Step 3
    For 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.
  • 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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