This is a great frosted brownie. Probably has the word Texas in it because it is so rich and it makes a huge pan of them. Doesn't seem Texan to me, but it is chocolate, and that's all we need, partner! Has some unique directions, so read this one through before starting (yes, Mom...)
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and 2 cups of sugar
In a saucepan, combine 1 stick butter, 1/2 half cup shortening (Crisco), 1 cup coffee or water, 1/4 cup cocoa (this is the cooking kind, not the drinking kind). Stir and heat until boiling.
Pour the boiling mixture over the flour and sugar. Add 1/2 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1 tsp baking soda and 1 tsp vanilla. Mix well with an electric mixer.
Pour into a greased 17x11 jelly roll pan (cookie sheet) and bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until brownies are done in the center. Stick a knife in the center to check - if the knife is dry when you take it out, Yee-haw (Texan dialect).
While brownies are baking, prepare the frosting by combining 1 stick butter, 2 Tbs. cocoa, 1/4 cup milk, in a saucepan. Cook until boiling - stir often. Mix in 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla until frosting is smooth. You can use an electric mixer because getting the lumps out is hard. Pour warm frosting over warm brownies. Cool. Makes 48 bars.
