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Lunch Lady Brownies Recipes

This easy recipe lets you recreate that classic taste in your own kitchen! Perfect for a quick dessert, after-school snack, or a trip down memory lane.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 400 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cup flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifting optional
  • ½ cup milk or heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray a 10x15x1 jelly roll pan or 13x9 baking dish lightly with cooking spray, set aside.
  3. Beat melted butter and ½ cup cocoa powder in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. Add flour and sugar and beat until well combined, but don't overbeat.
  5. Beat the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth; don't overbeat the batter.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean.
  8. While the brownies are baking, make the frosting. See the instructions below.
  9. Allow the brownies to cool for 15-20 minutes, then frost while the brownies are still warm.
  10. Let set until the frosting hardens.
  11. Cut to serve or store in an airtight container in a single layer.
Frosting:
  1. If you are sifting the powdered sugar, do that first. The step is optional; however, it makes the frosting smoother.
  2. Beat together all ingredients until smooth.

Notes

  • You want your butter melted and cooled slightly – not hot. This helps mix your ingredients without affecting the eggs.
  • Sifting the powdered sugar is optional, but it does make the frosting as smooth as silk. If I am making these for my family I usually don't bother, but if I am taking them to a potluck I sift the powdered sugar!
  • To get those perfect squares, wait until the brownies are completely cooled. Then, use a sharp knife, and for extra precision, wipe it clean between cuts.
  • You want your butter melted and cooled slightly – not hot. This helps mix your ingredients without affecting the eggs.
  • Sifting the powdered sugar is optional, but it does make the frosting as smooth as silk. If I am making these for my family I usually don't bother, but if I am taking them to a potluck I sift the powdered sugar!
  • To get those perfect squares, wait until the brownies are completely cooled. Then, use a sharp knife, and for extra precision, wipe it clean between cuts.

Nutrition Information

Calories 400kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 22mg (1%) Potassium 111mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 48g (96%) Vitamin A 515IU (10%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400

% Daily Value*

Calories 400kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Potassium 111mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 48g 96%
Vitamin A 515IU 10%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.