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Lunchroom Ladies Brownies

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These brownies are thick, fudgy, and topped with a sweet chocolate frosting. A classic recipe that brings back memories of school lunchrooms!

Ingredients

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For the Brownies:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Brownies:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Add the sugar and mix well. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Bake:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Make the Frosting:

  1. Prepare the Frosting:
    • While the brownies are baking, mix the frosting ingredients. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable.

Assemble:

  1. Frost the Brownies:
    • Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes. Spread the frosting over the warm brownies (the heat helps the frosting spread easily and gives it a shiny finish).
  2. Cool and Serve:
    • Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the brownie batter.
  • These brownies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • To make slicing easier, chill the brownies in the fridge for 30 minutes before cutting.

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