Texas brownies are a simple dessert recipe that is easy to prepare. Made from scratch using unsweetened cocoa and strong brewed coffee then topped with homemade frosting, these brownies are absolutely delicious! Plus, they’re made in a sheet pan to feed a crowd!
How to Make Texas Brownies
This recipe has two stages, the brownies, and the frosting. You’ll make the frosting while the brownies bake so that you can pour over the warm frosting over the warm cake. The frosting reminds me a lot of what you pour over the chocolate cherry cake – it’s like a thick and sweet glaze.
To make the brownies:
- Combine the flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the butter, shortening, coffee, and cocoa and bring to boil. Pour the boiling mixture over the flour and sugar. Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Mix well.
- Pour into well-buttered 17.5×11 inch jelly roll sheet pan. Bake at 400˚F for 20 minutes.
To make the frosting:
- In a saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa, and milk. Heat to boiling while stirring.
- Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla until the frosting is smooth.
- Pour the warm frosting over the brownies as soon as you remove them from the oven.
Let the Texas brownies cool in the pan and then slice in 48 brownies. While this serves a crowd, they freeze well to share later with family. Enjoy!
Do I have to use coffee in this recipe?
No, you can substitute water for the coffee in this recipe. However, I highly recommend the coffee to add to the depth of flavor. If you don’t want the caffeine use decaf.
How do I store the brownies?
After letting the brownies cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Do brownies freeze well?
Yes! These brownies freeze really well. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
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Texas Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Cups granulated sugar
- 1 Cup butter
- 1 Cup strong brewed coffee or water
- 1/4 Cup dark unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 Cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting:
- 1/2 Cup butter
- 2 Tablespoons dark unsweetened cocoa
- 1/4 Cup milk
- 3 1/2 Cup powdered sugar unsifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
To make the brownies:
- Combine the flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine the butter, coffee, and cocoa and bring to boil while stirring. Pour the boiling mixture over the flour and sugar. Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Mix well on high speed with a hand held or electric mixer.
- Pour into well-buttered 17.5x11 inch jelly roll sheet pan. Bake at 400˚F for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
To make the frosting:
- In a saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa, and milk. Heat to boiling while stirring.
- Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla until the frosting is smooth.
- Pour the warm frosting over the brownies as soon as you remove them from the oven.
- Let the Texas brownies cool in the pan and then slice into 48 brownie squares.
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