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Lunch Lady Brownies Recipe

Lunch Lady Brownies Recipe

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Indulge in nostalgia with these Lunch Lady Brownies. Rich, chewy, and topped with a fudgy frosting, these old-school treats are sure to bring back memories of school cafeteria desserts.

Ingredients

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Brownies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Frosting:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Mix Brownie Batter: Whisk melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix. Stir in flour and salt, then fold in walnuts if desired. Pour into pan.
  3. Bake Brownies: Bake for 25–30 minutes. Meanwhile, make the frosting by whisking butter, milk, cocoa, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Frost Brownies: Spread frosting over warm brownies. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Frosting the brownies while warm allows it to melt slightly, creating a gooey layer on top.
  • You can omit nuts for a smoother texture or add chocolate chips for extra richness.

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