Microwave Texas Brownies

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1/4 cup dark, unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix flour and sugar.
Set aside.
Mix butter, shortening, cocoa and coffee and cook on high about 2 minutes or until boiling.
Pour boiling mixture over flour and sugar mixture.
Blend together.
NOTE: You should probably allow this to cool somewhat before you add the eggs.
Add buttermilk, vanilla, eggs and baking soda. Mix well.
Put in a microwave safe dish and cook on High for 18 minutes, turning dish once every 4 minutes.
Editor's Note: This recipe was written at a time when microwave ovens were not as powerful as they are today. "High for 18 minutes" strikes me as a bit much, so you might want to experiment and keep a close eye on things.

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