Best 7 Texas Brownies I Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey of rich chocolatey goodness with our guide to the most extraordinary Texas Brownie recipes. Whether you prefer chewy, fudgy, or cakey textures, our selections will tantalize your taste buds and leave you in awe of this classic dessert. From traditional favorites to innovative gourmet variations, we have compiled a diverse collection of recipes that cater to every palate and occasion. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect Texas Brownie recipe that will elevate your baking skills to new heights.

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FROSTED TEXAS BROWNIES



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This chocoholic's favorite brownie. The recipe was shared with me by an ex-MIL over 25 years ago. Good recipes, unlike marriages, never die.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 1 11x17 pan of brownies, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup water
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 dash salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
4 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Brownie: Preheat oven to 400°; grease an 11" x 17" jelly roll pan.
  • Mix sugar and flour in a bowl; in a saucepan bring to boil the butter, shortening, water, cocoa and salt; pour cocoa mixture over flour mixture and stir until combined.
  • Beat in buttermilk, baking soda, eggs and vanilla; pour into baking pan and bake for 15 minutes, until center is barely set; DO NOT OVERBAKE; the center of the brownie will be slightly puffed but, if not overbaked, will fall when cool.
  • Frosting: Prepare the frosting while the brownie bakes; in same saucepan, bring to boil the butter, milk and cocoa; remove from heat and stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla; stir until smooth.
  • Pour and spread over the brownie immediately after removing it from the oven; cool and refrigerate.

TEXAS BROWNIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by Meshel963

Number Of Ingredients 17

Brownies:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brewed coffee or water
1/4 cup dark, unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
Frosting:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 Tbsp. dark cocoa
1/4 cup Bailey's Irish Cream
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and the sugar. In heavy saucepan, combine butter, shortening, coffee/water and cocoa. Stir and heating to boiling. Pour boiling mixture over the flour and sugar in bowl. Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Mix well, using electric mixer. Pour into a well-buttered 17 1/2 x 11" jelly roll pan. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until brownies test done in the center. While brownies bake, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa and Irish Cream. Heating to boiling, stirring. Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla until frosting is smooth. Pour warm frosting over brownies as soon as you take them out of the oven. Cool completely. Cut into 48 bars.

TEXAS BROWNIES



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Make and share this Texas Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Danielle G.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup water or 1 cup strongly brewed coffee
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 C milk with 2 tsp lemon juice)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar or 3 1/2 cups icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • 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 te bowl.
  • Add the buttermilk, eggs baking soda and vanilla.
  • Mix well, using a wooden spoon or high speed on an electric mixer.
  • Pour into a well buttered 17 1/2 by 11 inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake at 400F for 20 minutes or until brownies are done in the center.
  • While brownies bake, prepare the frosting.
  • In a saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa and milk.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until frosting is smooth.
  • Pour warm frosting over brownies as soon as you take them out of the oven.
  • Cool.
  • Cut into 48 bars.

TEXAS BROWNIES



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I got this recipe from my Aunt. It was in a cookbook called Great American Recipes. 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!

Provided by leenielt3

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 48 bars, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brewed coffee or 1 cup water
1/4 cup dark unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the flour and sugar.
  • In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, shortening, coffee or water, and cocoa. Stir and heat to boiling.
  • Pour boiling mix over the flour and sugar in the bowl. Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla.
  • Mix well , and pour into a well buttered 171/2-by-11-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 17 minute Cool, then cut into 48 bars, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.4, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 45.7, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.5, Protein 1

FROSTED BROWNIES OR TEXAS BROWNIES



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This makes a huge cookie sheetful of wonderful brownies or better yet, a cross between a brownie and a cake. These will be enough to bring to a gathering and everyone will love them.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup 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
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 1/4 tablespoons dark cocoa
1/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine flour and sugar.
  • In a large saucepan combine butter, shortening, cocoa, and coffee.
  • Mix well and heat to boiling.
  • Pour into the flour and sugar; mix well.
  • Add the buttermilk, baking soda, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour into a well-greased 11x17 1/2 cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or till done.
  • While brownies bake make the frosting.
  • In a large saucepan combine the butter, cocoa, and milk; heat to boiling and mix well.
  • Mix in the confectioners sugar and vanilla and mix till smooth.
  • Pour warm frosting over the brownies as soon as you take them out of the oven.
  • Cool; cut into 48 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.4, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 66.8, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 17.1, Protein 1.1

TEXAS BROWNIES



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Another of Mom's Great recipes, I love sharing them with you and she would be very happy that her "collection" is being shared with everyone at Zaar!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup strong brewed coffee or 1 cup water
1/4 cup dark unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 tablespoons dark cocoa
1/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups unsifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar.
  • In heavy saucepan, combine butter, shortening, coffee, 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 an electric mixer.
  • Pour into a well buttered 17x11 jelly roll pan.
  • Bake at 400F for 20 minutes, or until brownies test done in the center.
  • While brownies bake, prepare frosting. In a saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring.
  • Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla until frosting is smooth.
  • Pour warm frosting over brownies as soon as you take them out of the oven. Cool. Cut into 48 bars.
  • TIP: If you don't have buttermilk on hand, substitute 1/2 cup milk with 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice. Or you can use powdered buttermilk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.3, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 60.1, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 17.1, Protein 1.1

TEXAS BROWNIES I



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Sinfully delicious with a hint of cinnamon. Use the Texas Chocolate frosting recipe with these brownies!

Provided by Norma

Categories     Chocolate Brownies

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup water
½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Combine flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring margarine, cocoa and water to a fast boil. Pour over flour mixture and mix well. Mix buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon and vanilla into the flour mixture; mixing well after each addition. spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 79 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

### Tips:
  • To achieve the perfect fudgy texture, use a combination of melted butter and vegetable oil.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or a blend of dark and semisweet chocolate.
  • To ensure a moist and chewy texture, do not overmix the batter.
  • For a crispy crust, bake the brownies in a preheated oven and watch closely to prevent overbaking.
  • For a gooey center, underbake the brownies slightly and let them cool completely before cutting.
  • To add a crunchy topping, sprinkle chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips on top of the brownies before baking.
  • For a decadent finish, drizzle melted chocolate or caramel over the brownies after they have cooled.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Freeze the brownies for up to 3 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for a few hours before serving.
### Conclusion: Texas brownies are a classic dessert that is loved by people of all ages. They are fudgy, chewy, and have a crispy crust. With a few simple tips, you can easily make delicious Texas brownies at home. Whether you like them gooey or crispy, with nuts or chocolate chips, Texas brownies are a versatile treat that can be enjoyed on any occasion. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this recipe a try and experience the irresistible taste of Texas brownies. Happy baking!

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