Lunch Lady Brownies
User Reviews
4.9
Lunch Lady Brownies
Description
This brownie recipe starts with melted salted butter blended with cocoa powder, then combined with flour and sugar, followed by eggs and vanilla to form a thick batter. The batter is spread into a parchment-lined 9x13 inch pan and baked for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, ensuring a moist interior with a slightly chewy edge.
While still warm, the brownies are frosted with a chocolate frosting made by beating together softened butter, milk, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable. Cooling the frosted brownies completely allows them to set for clean slicing and serving.
These brownies provide a classic chocolate dessert with a fudgy texture and rich flavor, suitable for casual gatherings or lunchbox treats. The recipe yields 16 sizable brownies, balancing chocolate intensity and tender crumb well.
Each brownie amounts to 373 calories with 15g fat, 61g carbs, and 3g protein. The recipe suggests not over mixing the batter to keep the proper texture and emphasizes frosting while the brownies are still warm.
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 cup butter melted, salted
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 egg large
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter softened, salted
- 1/4 cup milk 2%
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray paper with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric stand-mixer, add the melted butter and cocoa powder. Using the paddle attachment, blend until smooth.
- Add the flour and sugar. Beat together then add eggs and vanilla. Mix just until combined. Don't over mix. (Batter will be thick)
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread out evenly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove brownies from oven and let stand 15 minutes before frosting. You want the brownies still warm when you frost them!
Chocolate Frosting
- Beat together all the frosting ingredients until smooth. Pour and spread over warm brownies. Let brownies cool completely before cutting and serving.
Notes
- This recipe makes 16 brownies; each contains approximately 373 calories with 15g fat and 61g carbohydrates.
- Frost the brownies while they are still warm to ensure the frosting spreads smoothly.
- Do not over mix the batter to maintain a fudgy texture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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