Lunch Lady Brownies

These nostalgic, fudgy lunch lady brownies are topped with rich chocolate frosting, offering a comforting dessert that's perfect for family gatherings or bake sales.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Retro

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Cooling Time: 30

Total Time: 1

Servings: squares

Calories: 250kcal

Cost: $5-$7

Equipment

9x13 inch baking pan Essential for the right brownie thickness
Electric mixer For smooth, fluffy frosting
Offset spatula For evenly spreading frosting
Sharp knife For clean, neat cuts between squares
Parchment paper For easy removal and cleanup
2 Large mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient proportions

Ingredients

Brownie Batter

½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted, for batter
1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
2 large eggs Room temperature
½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 ½ cups All-purpose Flour
½ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Chocolate Frosting

½ cup Butter Softened, for frosting
¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder For frosting
2 tablespoon Milk For frosting
2 ½ cups Powdered Sugar For frosting

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
Melt butter and whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Stir in cocoa powder, then fold in flour and salt until combined.
Pour batter into pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool completely.
For frosting, beat softened butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and spreadable.
Frost cooled brownies and allow to set for 30 minutes before cutting.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation

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