texas brownies (microwave version)

Name: Texas Brownies (microwave version)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup(s) (1 stick) butter or margarine; 1/2 cup(s) shortening; 1 cup(s) strong brewed coffee or water; 1/4 cup(s) dark, unsweetened cocoa; 1/2 cup(s) buttermilk; 2 - eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; ## FROSTING; 1/2 cup(s) (1 stick) butter or margarine; 2 tablespoon(s) dark cocoa; 1/4 cup(s) milk; 3 1/2 cup(s) unsifted powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla

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Rev BJ Friley

Vicksburg, MS

Updated on Oct 14, 2013

These tender brownies are quick to prepare, using ingredients that are handy in the kitchen. This recipe makes a large pan. Great for a potluck. Microwave setting: HIGH 100%/MEDIUM HIGH 70% Microwave cooking time: 22 minutes Tips: If you don't have buttermilk on hand, substitute 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice. Mix into 1/2 cup milk. Or use powdered buttermilk. Mix according to package directions.

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yield one 9-by-11-inch baking pan, 48 brownies

Ingredients

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 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
FROSTING
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
2 tablespoons dark cocoa
1/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups unsifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make texas brownies (microwave version)

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar.

Step 2

In a microsafe dish, combine butter, shortening, coffee or water and cocoa.
Step 3

Microwave at HIGH power for 2 minutes or until just boiling.
Step 4

Pour boiling mixture over flour mixture. Stir to blend. Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla.
Step 5

Pour mixture into a microsafe 9-by-11-inch baking dish.
Step 6

Microwave at MEDIUM HIGH power for 18 minutes, turning dish every 4 to 5 minutes until brownies test done. They may still appear soft on the surface.
Step 7

Prepare frosting: In a microsafe dish, combine the butter, cocoa and milk.
Step 8

Microwave at HIGH power for 2 minutes, stirring once. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir to blend.
Step 9

Pour warm frosting over hot brownies.
Step 10

Let cool. Cut into bars.
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