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Texas Brownies

These soft and moist Texas brownies with fudge frosting are perfect for a crowd! You may have even heard of these brownies called Lunch Lady Brownies. Whatever you call them, you are sure to love them. They are especially great for large gatherings!
5 from 2 votes
Course Cookies and Bars
Cuisine American
Servings 40 brownies

Ingredients
  

Brownie Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup buttermilk*
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Frosting Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

Brownie Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar.
  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the butter, shortening, coffee, and cocoa. Stir and heat to boiling.
  • Pour the boiling mixture over the flour and sugar in the bowl. Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix well using a whisk or on medium speed with a mixer.
  • Pour the batter into a greased or parchment lined 17 ½ x 11 inch jellyroll pan. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until toothpick tester comes out clean in the center of the pan.

Frosting Instructions

  • While the brownies bake, prepare frosting. In a saucepan, combine butter, cocoa, and milk. Heat to boiling, while stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until frosting is smooth. Pour the warm frosting over brownies while they are still warm.
  • Cool, cut into bars, and enjoy.

Notes

If you do not have buttermilk, you may substitute ½ cup milk mixed with 2 tsp of vinegar.