Lunch Lady Brownies
Indulge in nostalgia with Lunch Lady Brownies - a timeless treat that's fudgy, rich, and oh-so-delicious! It’s a classic dessert for all ages.
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: $8.87
Equipment
- 10x15x1-inch jelly roll pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- mixing bowls
- handheld mixer
- rubber scraper
Ingredients
BROWNIES:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
- ¼ cup ½ stick unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar sifted (sifting optional)
- ½ cup milk or heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
PREP OVEN:
- Move oven rack to the middle position.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
PREP PAN:
- Spray a 10x15x1 jelly roll pan with cooking spray, set aside.
MAKE BROWNIE BATTER:
- In a large bowl, beat together melted butter and ½ cup cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add flour and sugar and beat until well combined, don’t overbeat though.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth, again don’t overbeat the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
BAKE BROWNIES:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the brownies are baking, make the frosting.
- Once the brownies are done, cool for 15-20 minutes.
MAKE FROSTING:
- If you are sifting the powdered sugar, do that first. The step is optional, however it does make the frosting smoother.
- Beat together all frosting ingredients until smooth.
FROST BROWNIES:
- Frost the brownies while they’re still warm.
- Let the frosting set on the brownies and the brownies cool completely. This will take about 1-2 hours.
SERVE:
- Cut to serve or store in an airtight container in a single layer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg