Old-Fashioned Lunch Lady Brownies
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Old-Fashioned Lunch Lady Brownies
Description
This recipe starts by combining melted butter and unsweetened cocoa powder, creating a chocolate base. Flour and sugar are then mixed in, followed by eggs and vanilla extract to form a thick batter that provides structure and moisture. The batter is baked in a 9x13 pan until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, ensuring a fully cooked yet tender brownie.
The frosting combines softened butter, milk, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar, whipped until smooth and spreadable. It is applied to warm but not hot brownies, which helps frosting set properly when cooled. The final brownies feature a dense, moist crumb with a creamy chocolate frosting layer, evoking a nostalgic, classic dessert style reminiscent of cafeteria brownies.
The recipe yields a generous pan of brownies and is well suited for sharing or making ahead. Cooling is important before slicing to maintain clean edges and a tidy presentation.
Ingredients
BROWNIES
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder *unsweetened
- 2 cups flour *all purpose
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 egg
- 3 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder *unsweetened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
BROWNIES
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and cocoa powder using a hand mixer (or stand).
- Add in the flour and sugar.
- Once combined, add in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Mix until just combined. *batter is thick
- Place pan in oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean once inserted in center of brownies.
- Once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool about 10 minutes before frosting (you want the brownies warm, not hot).
FROSTING
- Combine all the ingredients into a bowl until smooth.
- Spread frosting evenly on top of somewhat cooled brownies.
- Let brownies fully cool before serving! Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 509IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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