Lunch Lady Brownies

Lunch Lady Browniesare thick, fudgy, and not too “dark”. They are perfect for the milk chocolate lovers in your life. What makes them so delicious? The thick layer of frosting on the top.

Is there a more classic dessert than brownies?! I love homemade brownies because they taste delicious but they are also quick to whip up, easy to serve, you can make in advance, and they travel well. Sounds like a winner in my book.

Chocolate frosted brownies are really easy to make and perfect for a budding chef to bake. In a large bowl add the melted butter, cocoa, and sugar. Then add the eggs, vanilla and then mix well. Add the flour and stir until combined. Now place the batter in the baking dish making sure to spread it out nice, even, and all the way to the edges and bake for 22-25 minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple to prepare, making them perfect for busy schedules or last-minute dessert needs.

• With a rich, fudgy texture and a chocolate frosting that melts into the warm brownies, they’re irresistible to chocolate lovers.

• These are great for any occasion, travel well, and can be made ahead of time, making them ideal for parties, potlucks, or just a treat at home.

• Easy steps make this a great kid friendly recipe to try their hand at baking.

Recipe Ingredients

• Butter
• Cocoa
• Sugar– You will need white and powdered
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Flour– all-purpose
• Milk

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

How to Make Lunch Lady Brownies

Step 1.Add the melted butter, cocoa, and sugar to a large bowl and beat until well combined, about 3 minutes.

Step 3.Spread batter evenly in baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 2.Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well. Then Add the flour and stir until combined.

Step 4.To make the frosting add the butter, milk, vanilla, and cocoa to a large bowl and beat until the mixture comes together then add the powdered sugar and salt and beat until combined. Frost the brownies while they are still slightly warm.

Recipe FAQs

Expert Tips

• Frost the brownies while they arestill warmfor the most delicious results.
• Beat the butter, cocoa, and sugar well to fully incorporate air, creating a lighter, chewier brownie.
• The batter will be thick, souse a spatulato spread it evenly to the edges of the pan to ensure uniform baking.
• Check for doneness by inserting a toothpickinto the center; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, the brownies are ready.

How to Serve and Store Lunch Lady Brownies

Lunch Lady Brownies are delicious by themselves, but can also be topped with fresh berries, vanilla ice cream, nuts, myhomemade caramel dip, orwhipped cream.

If you store your brownies at room temperature in an air tight container, they will last about 3-4 days. They will last about a week in an air tight container in the fridge. For longer storage, wrap individual brownies in a piece of plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place in a freezer safe bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw them at room temperature to serve.

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