Description
Indulge in the nostalgic goodness of Lunch Lady Brownies, a classic dessert reminiscent of school cafeteria treats. These fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a decadent frosting are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Brownies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Frosting:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the brownie batter: Whisk melted butter and cocoa powder, add sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out almost clean.
- Make the frosting: Mix softened butter, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost the brownies: Spread frosting over warm brownies and let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Frosting the brownies while warm creates a fudgy, gooey layer that sets as it cools.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
