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texas brownies (microwave version)

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Rev BJ Friley
@RevBJFriley
Vicksburg, MS

These tender brownies are quick to prepare, using ingredients that are handy in the kitchen. This recipe makes a large pan. Great for a potluck. Microwave setting: HIGH 100%/MEDIUM HIGH 70% Microwave cooking time: 22 minutes Tips: If you don't have buttermilk on hand, substitute 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice. Mix into 1/2 cup milk. Or use powdered buttermilk. Mix according to package directions.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
method Microwave

Ingredients For texas brownies (microwave version)

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c
    (1 stick) butter or margarine
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    strong brewed coffee or water
  • 1/4 c
    dark, unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 c
    buttermilk
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • FROSTING
  • 1/2 c
    (1 stick) butter or margarine
  • 2 Tbsp
    dark cocoa
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 3 1/2 c
    unsifted powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make texas brownies (microwave version)

  • 1
    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar.
  • 2
    In a microsafe dish, combine butter, shortening, coffee or water and cocoa.
  • 3
    Microwave at HIGH power for 2 minutes or until just boiling.
  • 4
    Pour boiling mixture over flour mixture. Stir to blend. Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla.
  • 5
    Pour mixture into a microsafe 9-by-11-inch baking dish.
  • 6
    Microwave at MEDIUM HIGH power for 18 minutes, turning dish every 4 to 5 minutes until brownies test done. They may still appear soft on the surface.
  • 7
    Prepare frosting: In a microsafe dish, combine the butter, cocoa and milk.
  • 8
    Microwave at HIGH power for 2 minutes, stirring once. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir to blend.
  • 9
    Pour warm frosting over hot brownies.
  • 10
    Let cool. Cut into bars.
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