Microwave Texas Brownies

Ingredients

• 2 c all-purpose flour
• 2 c granulated sugar
• 12 c 1 stick butter or margarine
• 12 c shortening
• 1 c strong brewed coffee or water
• 14 c dark unsweetened cocoa
• 12 c buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine flour and sugar
2. In a microsafe dish combine butter shortening coffee or water and cocoa
3. Microwave at High power for 2 minutes or until just boiling
4. Pour boiling mixture over flour mixture
5. Stir to blend Add buttermilk eggs baking soda and vanilla
6. Mix well
7. Pour mixture into a microsafe 9 x 11- inch baking dish
8. Microwave at Medium-high power for 18 minutes turning dish every 4 to 5 minutes until brownies test done
9. They may still appear soft on the surface