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Deliciously fudgy Lunch Lady Brownies on a rustic wooden table.

Lunch Lady Brownies

Nostalgic and simple to make, Lunch Lady Brownies are rich, fudge-like treats topped with sweet icing, perfect for sharing and evoking cherished memories.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Batter
  • 1 cup butter, melted Use unsalted butter for the best flavor.
  • 2 cups sugar Granulated white sugar.
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 cup cocoa powder Unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • 1 cup flour All-purpose flour.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For added flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder To help the brownies rise.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances the brownie flavor.
Icing
  • 2 cups powdered sugar To create a sweet icing.
  • 2 tablespoons milk To achieve the desired icing consistency.
  • Sprinkles Optional, for decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar until well blended.
  3. Add in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly moist.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
Icing and Serving
  1. For the icing, combine powdered sugar and milk in a bowl and mix until smooth.
  2. Spread the icing over the cooled brownies and add sprinkles if desired.
  3. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Feel free to customize with mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. These brownies can be frozen for future enjoyment.