Lunch Lady Brownies
Lunch Lady Brownies are rich, fudgy, and generously frosted chocolate bars that bring back warm memories of school lunches and classic homemade desserts. Easy to make and endlessly nostalgic, these brownies are the perfect combination of soft, sweet, and irresistibly chocolatey comfort.
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 cup salted butter melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting
- 1/4 cup salted butter softened
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the melted butter and cocoa powder. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add in the flour and granulated sugar, then mix until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing just until everything is incorporated—be careful not to overmix, as the batter will be thick.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the brownies from the oven and let them rest for 15 minutes—you want them to be warm, not hot, before frosting.
Chocolate Frosting
- In a medium bowl, beat together all the frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. Pour the frosting over the warm brownies and spread it evenly to cover the top. Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing and serving.