Description
These Lunch Lady Brownies are a nostalgic treat that brings back memories of school cafeterias. Rich and fudgy, these chocolate brownies topped with a decadent chocolate frosting are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Brownies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 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 dish.
- Mix brownie batter: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and cocoa powder. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in flour and salt. Pour batter into the dish.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Make frosting: Beat together softened butter, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost brownies: Spread frosting over warm brownies in the pan.
- Serve: Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Frosting the brownies while warm helps it melt slightly into the top, giving that classic school-cafeteria texture.
- For extra richness, add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
