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texas mud

(8 RATINGS)
926 Pinches 15 Photos
mimibel avatar
Richardson, TX
Updated on Apr 30, 2024

This was a favorite of my Beta Sigma Phi chapter in the 1960s. Not one member left that group without a copy of this recipe. Thanks, Rita Perry!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Is this a brownie recipe? Are they cookie bars? However you classify them, they're super satisfying and decadent. The base is nutty and chocolaty with a texture similar to a brownie. A layer of sweet marshmallow creme is spread on top. For the final layer, there's a rich and nutty chocolate frosting with a fudgy consistency. When you take a bite it's chocolaty, nutty, and satisfying. These would be great for a Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day cookout dessert.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 24 bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 2 cups pecans, chopped, divided
  • 12 ounces marshmallow creme
  • 2 sticks butter, room temperature
  • 1 pound powdered sugar

How To Make texas mud

  • Cream shortening and sugar.
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs.
    Step 2
    Add eggs.
  • Add flour, cocoa, salt, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans.
    Step 3
    Add flour, cocoa, salt, 3 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 c chopped pecans.
  • Gently beat until well blended.
    Step 4
    Gently beat until well blended.
  • Pour into an ungreased 13 X 9 pan.
    Step 5
    Pour into an ungreased 13 X 9 pan.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
    Step 6
    Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. DO NOT COOL YET.
  • While warm, spread the jar of marshmallow creme.
    Step 7
    While warm, spread the jar of marshmallow creme.
  • For the icing, melt 2 sticks of butter.
    Step 8
    For the icing, melt 2 sticks of butter.
  • Add cocoa, vanilla, powdered sugar, and chopped pecans.
    Step 9
    Add 1/3 c cocoa, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 lb powdered sugar, and 1 c chopped pecans. Blend well.
  • Spread over mostly cooled cake.
    Step 10
    Spread over mostly cooled cake.
  • Texas Mud cut into squares.
    Step 11
    Let the entire cake completely cool and cut into squares.
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Method: Bake
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