How to Make Lunch Lady Brownies
These Lunch Lady Brownies are thick, fudgy, and dripping with that iconic cafeteria-style glaze. Soft, sweet, and rich with old-school chocolate flavor, they’re the perfect nostalgic treat to bring back childhood memories—paper napkin not included.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- Brownies:
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Frosting:
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and cocoa powder. Add sugar, then eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
- Add flour and salt; mix just until combined. Don’t overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–28 minutes. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- While baking, make frosting: Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in milk and cocoa until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Pour warm frosting over warm brownies. Spread evenly and let set 30–45 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Ice brownies while warm for that classic soaked-in glaze. Use real butter for best flavor and texture. Cool fully before slicing. Store covered for up to 3 days—if they last that long!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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