Mocha Brownies

I wanted bake something for my niece studying at IIUM PJ.I just felt I wanted something with a mocha taste.So it was recipe hunting time again until I found this recipe and chose to bake it.I must say its one of the best brownie recipe I've ever made!

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!
9. Bake 25-30 minutes.
10. Cool completely before frosting.
11. For frosting, cream butter and vanilla.
12. Add powdered sugar and mix in well on medium speed.
13.Dissolve instant coffee in milk and add to mixture.
14. Beat on high until light and fluffy.

I made one batch in a muffin pan

It makes quite a lot.Suitable for parties or if you're expecting many guests.

.Kinda make it easier coz I don't need to cut.Just munch 'em.Hehehe.
And the coffee buttercream frosting really compliments the taste. 

Cut and ready for delivery.