Texas Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl combine the flour and the sugar.
2. 2
   In a heavy saucepan combine butter, shortening, coffee or water and cocoa.
3. 3
   Stir and heat to boiling.
4. 4
   Pour boiling mixture over the flour and sugar in the bowl.
5. 5
   Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla.
6. 6
   Mix well, using a wood spoon or high speed on electric mixer.
7. 7
   Pour into a well buttered 17 1/2 x 11-inch jelly roll pan.
8. 8
   Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until brownies test done in the center.
9. 9
   While brownies bake, prepare the frosting.
10. 10
    In a saucepan combine butter, cocoa and milk.
11. 11
    Heat to boiling; keep stirring.
12. 12
    Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla until frosting is smooth.