Description
Nostalgic lunch lady brownies transport sweet memories straight from school cafeterias to home kitchens. Rich chocolate squares deliver pure comfort with classic homemade goodness you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 1 cup Melted butter
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons Vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Frosting Ingredients:
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Melted butter
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C), ensuring an optimal baking temperature for rich, decadent brownies.
- Create a foundational batter by whisking melted butter with cocoa powder until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Gradually incorporate flour, salt, and sugar, stirring until the mixture develops a crumbly consistency.
- Transform the dry mixture into a smooth batter by introducing eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the ingredients integrate seamlessly.
- Optimize baking preparation by lining a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, then evenly distributing the brownie batter across the surface.
- Bake the brownies for 20-25 minutes, monitoring for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean, indicating perfectly cooked brownies.
- Simultaneously craft a luxurious frosting by blending melted butter, milk, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Adjust consistency by adding milk incrementally if the mixture appears too dense.
- Allow brownies to rest and slightly cool for 15-20 minutes after removing from the oven, creating an ideal surface for frosting application.
- Generously spread the prepared frosting across the cooled brownie surface, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Permit the frosted brownies to cool completely before slicing into delectable squares, ready for serving and enjoying.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect brownie texture by carefully measuring ingredients and avoiding overmixing the batter, which can lead to tough, dense brownies.
- Customize the recipe by adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the frosting for extra flavor and crunch.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the same rich, fudgy consistency.
- Control the sweetness by adjusting the powdered sugar in the frosting or using a dark cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg