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texas brownies

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
P B
@PB_63c55a41a9150
Anywhere, AL

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(2 ratings)
yield 48 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For texas brownies

  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/4 c
    cocoa
  • 1/2 c
    buttermilk**
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • FROSTING
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    cocoa
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 3 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make texas brownies

  • 1
    Combine the butter, shortening, water and cocoa in a microwave safe dish and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Pour mixture over flour and sugar. Stir to blend. Add buttermilk**, eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Mix well.
  • 2
    Pour into well-buttered 17 1/2 x 11 inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until brownies test done. While brownies bake prepare frosting.
  • 3
    For the frosting combine the butter, cocoa and milk in a microwave safe dish and microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes stirring once. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir to blend. Pour warm frosting over hot brownies. Let cool then cut into bars.
  • 4
    **If you don't have buttermilk use 1/2 cup of milk plus 2 teaspoons of vinegar or lemon juice to sour the milk. Stir and let set for a couple of minutes.
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