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texas mud

(7 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
MiMi Marshall
@mimibel
Richardson, TX

This was a favorite of my Beta Sigma Phi chapter in the 1960s. Not one member left that group without a copy of this recipe. Thanks, Rita Perry!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Is this a brownie recipe? Are they cookie bars? However you classify them, they're super satisfying and decadent. The base is nutty and chocolaty with a texture similar to a brownie. A layer of sweet marshmallow creme is spread on top. For the final layer, there's a rich and nutty chocolate frosting with a fudgy consistency. When you take a bite it's chocolaty, nutty, and satisfying. These would be great for a Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day cookout dessert.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(7 ratings)
yield 24 bars
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For texas mud

  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 1 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 c
    cocoa powder, divided
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 4 tsp
    vanilla extract, divided
  • 2 c
    pecans, chopped, divided
  • 12 oz
    marshmallow creme
  • 2 stick
    butter, room temperature
  • 1 lb
    powdered sugar

How To Make texas mud

  • Cream shortening and sugar.
    1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs.
    2
    Add eggs.
  • Add flour, cocoa, salt, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans.
    3
    Add flour, cocoa, salt, 3 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 c chopped pecans.
  • Gently beat until well blended.
    4
    Gently beat until well blended.
  • Pour into an ungreased 13 X 9 pan.
    5
    Pour into an ungreased 13 X 9 pan.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
    6
    Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. DO NOT COOL YET.
  • While warm, spread the jar of marshmallow creme.
    7
    While warm, spread the jar of marshmallow creme.
  • For the icing, melt 2 sticks of butter.
    8
    For the icing, melt 2 sticks of butter.
  • Add cocoa, vanilla, powdered sugar, and chopped pecans.
    9
    Add 1/3 c cocoa, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 lb powdered sugar, and 1 c chopped pecans. Blend well.
  • Spread over mostly cooled cake.
    10
    Spread over mostly cooled cake.
  • Texas Mud cut into squares.
    11
    Let the entire cake completely cool and cut into squares.
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