Lunch Lady Brownies

These dense and chocolaty lunch lady brownies are a throwback to the childhood treat you used to look forward to at lunchtime every day. Nothing has changed. Bake up a batch and see for yourself.

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Remember the unforgettable taste of the gooey lunch lady brownies you would choose every day when going through the school cafeteria line? This lunch lady brownies recipe will take you back to that old-fashioned, rich and chocolaty goodness you looked forward to way back when. Using pantry staples to create a classic brownie that everyone will enjoy makes this recipe a hit. So easy to make, you won’t believe how good they taste!

Lunch Lady Brownies Ingredients 

You’ll need:

For The Brownies:

• 1 cup melted butter
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons vanilla extract

For The Frosting:

• ¼ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup milk
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Substitutions and Additions

BUTTER: Use salted or non-salted butter for the same great results.

FROSTING: For an even easier version of this recipe, use your favorite store-bought frosting. For variety, try peanut butter or vanilla-flavored frosting.

NUTS: Chopped walnuts or pecans can be added during baking if preferred. 

CHOCOLATE CHIPS: For an extreme chocolate taste, add chocolate chips to the brownie batter before baking.

How to Make This Lunch Lady Brownies Recipe

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350 °F.

STEP TWO: In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth.

STEP THREE: Add the flour, salt, and sugar, then mix them together. The mixture will be dry and crumbly.

STEP FOUR: Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.

STEP FIVE: Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper and pour batter into the pan.

PRO TIP: Taking the time to line your baking pans with parchment paper allows you to lift the brownies out of the baking pan to cut them.

STEP SIX: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

STEP SEVEN: While the brownies are baking, make the frosting by whisking together the butter, milk, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. The frosting should be thick and spreadable. It should be similar to the consistency of canned frosting, but way better.

PRO TIP: If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk, a tablespoon at a time, until it becomes the right consistency.

STEP EIGHT: Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes before frosting. Then spread frosting over the top of the brownies.

STEP NINE: Let cool completely before slicing.

How To Serve 

Treat your kids to a cold glass of milk and a rich and chocolaty lunch lady brownie after school, or pack one in their school lunch for a dessert they’ll look forward to. Brownies are perfect alongside a scoop of ice cream while enjoying an evening TV show. The truth is, you’ll have a hard time keeping out of them any time of day!

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Storage 

IN THE FRIDGE: These chocolaty brownies will keep for up to four days, covered on the counter, not that they’ll last that long.

IN THE FREEZER: These brownies will last for up to 3 months in the freezer when tightly wrapped. Pull the out and thaw completely on the counter before serving.

So fudgy and rich, these homemade brownies are a classic treat that everyone knows and loves. Topped with homemade frosting, they are an irresistible dessert!

FAQ:

Q? Can I use this recipe to make mini cupcake brownies?

A: Yes, you sure can. Simply divide the batter equally into the cups of your mini muffin pans and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

Q? Can I leave the brownies unfrosted?

A: The traditional lunch lady brownies have frosting, but these brownies are delicious with our without the frosting. 

Q? Can I bake these brownies in a glass bake pan?

A: You can follow the steps in the recipe and use a glass baking pan, however, you may need to increase the bake time.

Lunch Lady Brownies

These dense and chocolaty lunch lady brownies are a throwback to the childhood treat you used to look forward to at lunchtime every day. Nothing has changed. Bake up a batch and see for yourself.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Chill Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Ingredients

  

Brownies

• 1 cup melted butter
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Frosting

• ¼ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup milk
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
• Add the flour, salt, and sugar then mix together. The mixture will be dry and crumbly.
• Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
• Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper and pour batter into pan.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• While the brownies are baking, make the frosting by whisking together the butter, milk, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. The frosting should be thick and spreadable. It should be similar to the consistency of canned frosting but way better. If it’s too thick add a little milk, a tablespoon at a time.
• Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes before frosting. Then spread frosting over the top of the brownies.
• Let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Lining the pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil will allow you to lift the entire baked brownies out of the pan for easier cutting once cooled. You can also grease the pan instead if you would prefer.

If the frosting is too thick add one tablespoon of milk at a time to thin it out a bit.
These brownies are so decadent, you can serve smaller portions if you would like to get more than 12 servings out of the batch!

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