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Lunch Lady Brownies Recipe

Lunch Lady Brownies Recipe

4.8 from 14 reviews

Indulge in nostalgia with these Lunch Lady Brownies that are fudgy, rich, and topped with a classic soft-set chocolate glaze. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings!

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
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Mix brownie batter: Whisk melted butter and cocoa powder, add sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, and salt; mix until just combined.
  3. Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  4. Make frosting: Whisk butter, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Frost brownies: Spread frosting over warm brownies for a gooey glaze. Cool before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Frosting the brownies while warm creates a classic soft-set glaze.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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