Description

These Lunch Lady Brownies are the ultimate nostalgic dessert! Rich, fudgy brownies topped with a decadent chocolate frosting, just like the ones served in school cafeterias. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and bringing back memories of childhood.

Ingredients

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

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

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Instructions

Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Mix brownie batter: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and cocoa powder, then stir in sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Incorporate vanilla, fold in flour and salt.
Bake brownies: Pour batter into pan, bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Make frosting: Beat together butter, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Frost brownies: Spread frosting over slightly cooled brownies. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

For extra fudgy brownies, underbake slightly.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.