Texas Brownies

     First of all, while this is my most requested recipe for Brownies, it is not my own. Years ago, I was in a Recipe by Mail Club and this is one of theirs. And though I have tried other from scratch Brownie recipes, these are by far the best, in my opinion and several of our family and friends circle.

Tools Needed:
1 Jelly Roll Pan (17 1/2 inches by 11 inches)
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Mixer
Large Bowl
Heavy Saucepan
Spatula

Ingredients for Brownies:
2 Cups all purpose Flour
2 Cups granulated Sugar
1/2 Cup (1 Stick) Butter
1/2 Cup Shortening
1 Cup strong brewed Coffee
1/4 Cup dark, unsweetened Cocoa
1/2 Cup Buttermilk*
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Ingredients for Frosting:
1/2 Cup (1 Stick) Butter
2 Tablespoons dark Cocoa
1/4 Cup Milk
3 1/2 Cups unsifted Powdered Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla

*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 directions on package.

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine Flour and Sugar. 
  2. In heavy saucepan, combine Butter, Shortening, coffee 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 jelly roll pan.
  6. Bake at 400F 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 into 48 bars. 
Great for parties, potlucks or just at home.

As always, feel free to comment after you make a batch. Love to hear from you.



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