2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. water
1/4 c. cocoa
1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Frosting:

1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. cocoa
1/4 c. milk
3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

In mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. In a micro-safe dish, combine butter, shortening, water and cocoa. Microwave on High 2 minutes or just to boiling. Pour boiling mixture over flour mixture. Stir to blend. Add butter, milk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla and mix well. Pour mixture into a micro-safe 9 x 11 pan. Microwave on Medium heat power for 18 minutes, turning dish every 4 to 5 minutes until brownies test done. They may still appear soft on surface.

Frosting: Combine butter, cocoa and milk. Microwave High 2 minutes, stirring once. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir to blend. Pour warm over hot brownies. Let cool. Cut into bars.