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Lunch Lady Brownies

KMarie
These old-fashioned Lunch Lady Brownies are thick, fudgy, and topped with rich chocolate frosting—just like the classic school cafeteria favorite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 people

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Mixing Spoon
  • 1 Spatula Spatulas are perfect for baking

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salted melted butter
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chocolate Frosting

  • ¼ cup salted butter softened
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder I love Hershey's
  • ¼ cup milk I use 2%
  • 3 cups powder sugar

Instructions
 

  • How to Make Old Fashioned Lunch Lady Brownies

    Step 1: Make the Brownie Batter

    Cream butter and sugar together until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until combined.
    Spread into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

    Step 2: Bake

    Bake at 325°F until set but still soft in the center. Do not overbake — that’s how you keep them fudgy.

    Step 3: Make the Frosting

    While brownies are still warm, melt butter and stir in cocoa. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

    Step 4: Frost While Warm

    Pour frosting over warm brownies and spread evenly. The warmth helps the frosting melt slightly into the top — that’s the magic.
    Let set before slicing into squares.

Notes

I love to melt a little frosting and pour it on the brownies!