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

Wayve Wehipeihana
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I'm a beginner baker and I was looking for a simple brownie recipe to try. I found this recipe for frosted brownies and it was perfect! The instructions were easy to follow and the brownies turned out amazing. They were fudgy and moist, and the frost


rajesh upadhyay
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Wow! These brownies were a hit at my last party. Everyone raved about how rich and chocolatey they were. The frosting was the perfect complement, adding a touch of sweetness and creaminess. I'll definitely be making these again soon!


Tony Olof
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I've been baking for years and these frosted brownies are one of my favorites! The recipe is easy to follow and the brownies always turn out moist and delicious. The frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a sweet and creamy flavor. I've also