Texas Brownies
2015-11-09 13:05:20
Yields 48
These tender brownies are quick to prepare,using ingredients that are handy in the kitchen. This recipe makes a large pan. Great for potluck.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Brownies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 dark, unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 Tbsp. dark cocoa
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 1/2 cups unsifted powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, shortening, 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 electric mixer.
- Pour into a well buttered 15x11" sheet pan.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20 mins or until brownies test done in the center.
- 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 the vanilla until frosting is smooth.
- 9. Pour warm frosting over brownies as soon as you take them out of the oven. Cut into 48 bar.s
Notes
- If you don't have buttermilk on hand, substitute 2 tsp. vinegar or lemon juice mixed into 1/2 cup milk.
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Texas Brownies