Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of these Lunch Lady Brownies, reminiscent of classic chocolate treats served in school cafeterias. Rich, fudgy brownies topped with a decadent cocoa frosting, these are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Brownie Batter: Whisk melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix. Stir in flour and salt. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake Brownies: Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool slightly.
- Make Frosting: Mix softened butter, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm brownies.
- Cool and Serve: Let brownies cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For an extra fudgy texture, slightly underbake the brownies.
- Frosting them while warm creates a rich, melt-in-your-mouth layer.
- Store brownies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
