Texas Brownies - a fav growing up

My brothers and I would gobble these up when mom would make them for an after school snack!

Texas Brownies

These tender brownies are quick to prepare, using ingredients that are handy in the kitchen. This recipe make a large pan. Great for a potluck.

For one 17 1/2 by 11 inch baking pan, 48 brownies, you will need:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup 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 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. vanilla

Frosting:

1/2 cup butter or margarine

2 Tbsp. dark cocoa

1/4 cup milk

3 1/2 cups unsifted powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

Tips:

If you don't have buttermilk on hand, substitute 2 tsp. vinegar or lemon juice. Mix into 1/2 cup milk. Or use powdered buttermilk. Mix according to package directions.

Preparation:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, and the sugar.

2. In heavy saucepan, combine butter, shortening, coffee or water and cocoa. Stir and heat to boiling.

3. Pour boiling mixture over the flour and sugar in the bowl. Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla.

4. Mix well, using a wooden spoon or high speed on electric mixer.

5. Pour into a well buttered 17 1/2 by 11 inch jelly roll pan.

6. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes or until brownies test done in the center.

7. While brownies bake, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring.

8. Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla until frosting is smooth.

9. Pour warm frosting over brownies as soon as you take them out of the oven. Cool. Cut ino 48 bars.

Preparation time: 15 min.

Baking time: 20 min.

Oven temperature: 400 F

Enjoy!