Mocha Brownies

We love hosting small group at our house ~ simply so we can try out new desserts on them and not have to eat it all. This recipe is no exception and they all seemed to LOVE it. So I made it again for Guys night.
Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon hot water
4 teaspoons instant coffee
4 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt


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

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 13x9 inch pan. Melt shortening and butter over low heat or in the microwave. Remove from heat and add cocoa, blend well. Add sugar and mix well. Dissolve instant coffee in hot water and mix into creamed mixture. Add eggs one at a time, beat well, by hand, after each addition. Stir in vanilla, flour, and salt. DO NOT OVER BEAT! Bake 25-30 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

For frosting, cream butter and vanilla. Add powdered sugar and mix in well on medium speed. Dissolve instant coffee in milk and add to mixture. Beat on high until light and fluffy.