*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                              Texas Brownies *
 
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 Serving Size  : 48   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Bar Cookies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         USE 17 1/2x 11 inch pan
    2                    Eggs
    2      c             All-purpose flour
    1      tsp           Baking soda
    2      c             Granulated sugar
    1      tsp           Vanilla
    1                    Stick butter
                         FROSTING
      1/2  c             Shortening
    1                    Stick butter
    1      c             Strong brewed coffee OR
    2      tbsp          Dark cocoa
                         Water
      1/4  c             Milk
      1/4  c             Dark -- unsweetened chocolat
    3 1/2  c             Unsifted powdered sugar
      1/2  c             Buttermilk
    1      tsp           Vanilla
 
 In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and the sugar. In heavy saucepan,
 combine butter, shortening, coffee OR 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 on electric mixer. Pour in well buttered 17 1/2x 11 inch jelly
 roll pan. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until done in the center.
 While brownies bake, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, combine the
 butter, cocoa and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring. Mix in the powdered sugar
 and vanilla until smooth. Pour warm frosting over brownies as soon as they
 come out of the oven. Cool and cut into bars.
 
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