Texas Brownies*

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Texas Brownies *

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Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bar Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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USE 17 1/2x 11 inch pan
2 Eggs
2 c All-purpose flour
1 tsp Baking soda
2 c Granulated sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
1 Stick butter
FROSTING
1/2 c Shortening
1 Stick butter
1 c Strong brewed coffee OR
2 tbsp Dark cocoa
Water
1/4 c Milk
1/4 c Dark -- unsweetened chocolat
3 1/2 c Unsifted powdered sugar
1/2 c Buttermilk
1 tsp Vanilla

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and the sugar. In heavy saucepan,
combine butter, shortening, coffee OR water and cocoa. Stir and heat to
boiling. Pour boiling mixture over the flour and sugar in the bowl. Add the
buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Mix well, using a wooden spoon or
high speed on electric mixer. Pour in well buttered 17 1/2x 11 inch jelly
roll pan. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until done in the center.
While brownies bake, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, combine the
butter, cocoa and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring. Mix in the powdered sugar
and vanilla until smooth. Pour warm frosting over brownies as soon as they
come out of the oven. Cool and cut into bars.

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