Description
Indulge in nostalgia with these Lunch Lady Brownies. Rich, chewy, and topped with a fudgy frosting, these old-school treats are sure to bring back memories of school cafeteria desserts.
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
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Brownie Batter: Whisk melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix. Stir in flour and salt, then fold in walnuts if desired. Pour into pan.
- Bake Brownies: Bake for 25–30 minutes. Meanwhile, make the frosting by whisking butter, milk, cocoa, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost Brownies: Spread frosting over warm brownies. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Frosting the brownies while warm allows it to melt slightly, creating a gooey layer on top.
- You can omit nuts for a smoother texture or add chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
