Lunch Lady Brownies
Rich and fudge-like brownies topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- 1 cup melted butter
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Brownie Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter and cocoa powder. Mix until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and stir until well combined.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour, stirring until just incorporated.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
Frosting Preparation
- In a medium saucepan, melt ¼ cup of butter over low heat.
- Stir in milk and ¼ cup cocoa powder until well blended.
- Remove from heat and gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies in the pan.
- Allow the frosting to set before cutting the brownies into squares.
Notes
Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can be refrigerated for up to two weeks or frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g