Frosted Texas Brownies Recipe
Description: 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.
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Low Protein, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Sweet, Brunch, < 30 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 146.6
- Fat Content: 6.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 18.3mg
- Sodium Content: 70.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 17.1g
- Protein Content: 1.2g
Servings: 48
Yield: 1 11×17 pan of brownies
Ingredients:
| Brownie | Frosting |
|---|---|
| 2 cups sugar | 1/2 cup butter |
| 2 cups flour | 1/2 cup milk |
| 1/2 cup butter | 1/2 cup cocoa |
| 1/2 cup shortening | 4 cups confectioners’ sugar |
| 1 cup water | 1 tsp vanilla |
| 1/4 tsp salt | |
| 1 cup buttermilk | |
| 1 tsp baking soda | |
| 2 eggs | |
| 1 tsp vanilla |
Instructions:
Brownie:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C); grease an 11″ x 17″ (28cm x 43cm) jelly roll pan.
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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.
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Beat in buttermilk, baking soda, eggs, and vanilla; pour into the baking pan and bake for 15 minutes, until the 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:
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Prepare the frosting while the brownie bakes; in the same saucepan, bring to boil the butter, milk, and cocoa; remove from heat and stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; stir until smooth.
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Pour and spread over the brownie immediately after removing it from the oven; cool and refrigerate.
These Frosted Texas Brownies are a delightful treat for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and smooth frosting, they are sure to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. Enjoy them with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee for the perfect indulgence.
