Texas Brownies

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease an 11x17 baking pan.

In large bowl combine:
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar

In a heavy sauce pan over medium heat combine and bring to a boil:
1/2 cup butter/margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup coffee, strong brewed
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

Pour boiling mixture over flour and sugar mix then add:
1.2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting, for the brave with cast iron stomachs:
Make this while the brownies are cooking.

Combine in a sauce pan over medium heat bring to a boil:
1/2 cup butter/margarine
2 tbs cocoa
1/4 milk

After it is boiling stir in and mix till smooth:
1.5 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla