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How to Make Lunch Lady Brownies

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Ingredients
 

  • For the Brownies:
  • 1 cup of unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups of granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1/4 cup of unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup of milk
  • 3 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • Prepare Brownie Batter:
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth and well combined.
  • Add the granulated sugar and mix well.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Bake Brownies:
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake.
  • Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack.
  • Prepare Frosting:
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and milk. Beat until smooth and well combined.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Frost Brownies:
  • Once the brownies are completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the brownies in the pan.
  • Allow the frosting to set for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.