Description
These Lunch Lady Brownies are a nostalgic treat reminiscent of school cafeteria days. Rich, fudgy brownies topped with a decadent chocolate frosting, they are sure to satisfy any 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
- 1/2 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 and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Combine melted butter and cocoa powder, then add sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Make Frosting: Mix softened butter, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost Brownies: Spread frosting over warm brownies after baking. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, slightly underbake the brownies.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Store brownies 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: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
