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Homemade Lunch Lady Brownies topped with chocolate frosting on a plate.

Lunch Lady Brownies

A nostalgic dessert that combines thick, soft brownies with a classic fudge frosting, perfect for bake sales and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup Butter Melted for the brownie batter and frosting
  • 1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder Main chocolate flavor
  • 2 cups Sugar Balances the flavors
  • 4 large Eggs Helps with structure and moisture
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Just enough to hold it together
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances the chocolate flavor
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted for frosting
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder For the frosting flavor
  • 2-4 tablespoons Milk To achieve desired frosting consistency
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Base for frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan, optionally adding parchment paper for easy lifting.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup of butter. Turn off the heat and stir in 1 cup of cocoa powder until smooth.
  3. Pour the chocolate mixture into a large bowl. Stir in 2 cups of sugar, then add 4 eggs one at a time, mixing until glossy.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until no dry streaks remain. The batter should be thick.
Baking
  1. Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 18 to 25 minutes, checking early if your oven runs hot.
  2. While the brownies bake, prepare the frosting by melting 1/2 cup of butter. Stir in 1/3 cup of cocoa powder, followed by 2 cups of powdered sugar and 2-4 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
  3. After baking, let the brownies sit for 5 minutes, then spread the frosting over while still warm. Allow it to set before cutting.

Notes

These brownies are even better the next day. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate if needed. They can be frozen and thawed later for an easy dessert.