Mocha Brownies With Coffee Frosting

Mocha Brownies With Coffee Frosting

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup cocoa
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 4 teaspoons instant coffee
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• ½ teaspoon salt

Frosting

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons milk
• 2 -3 teaspoons instant coffee

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 13x9 inch pan.
2. Melt shortening and butter over low heat or in the microwave.
3. Remove from heat and add cocoa, blend well.
4. Add sugar and mix well.
5. Dissolve instant coffee in hot water and mix into creamed mixture.
6. Add eggs one at a time, beat well, by hand, after each addition.
7. Stir in vanilla, flour, and salt.
8. DO NOT OVER BEAT!