Continental Brownies

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 11x17 1/2-inch jelly roll pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter, shortening, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, and hot coffee. Heat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring every minute, until the butter and shortening are melted and the mixture is smooth. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the coffee mixture into the dry ingredients, then add the egg mixture. Stir until just combined; do not overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. (1 minute)

Recipe View Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the top is dry and the edges have begun to pull away from the sides of the pan. (20 minutes)

Recipe View While the brownies are baking, prepare the frosting: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining 1/2 cup butter. Stir in the 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and milk until smooth. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Once the brownies are out of the oven, immediately pour the warm frosting over the hot brownies and spread evenly. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Let the brownies cool completely before slicing into bars. (60 minutes)