Few desserts bring back memories quite like the old-fashioned Lunch Lady Brownies. With their rich, fudgy center and a layer of creamy chocolate frosting that melts right into the warm brownies, they’re the perfect combination of chewy, soft, and decadent. This recipe is a simple way to recreate that beloved cafeteria classic right in your own kitchen.
Lunch Lady Brownies
Ingredients:
For the Brownies:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter, softened | ½ cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 3 teaspoons |
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | ¼ cup |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
For the Frosting:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter, softened | 2 tablespoons |
| Milk | 3 tablespoons |
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | 2 tablespoons |
| Powdered sugar | 1 ½ cups |
Instructions:
Making the Brownies
Preheat Oven & Prep Pan:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch pan with foil, leaving some hanging over the sides for easy removal later.
Mix the Batter:
In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
Add Dry Ingredients & Bake:
Stir in cocoa powder and flour until just blended. Don’t overmix. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and fudgy.
Making the Frosting
Combine Ingredients:
While the brownies cool slightly, make the frosting. In a bowl, combine butter, milk, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. Stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust texture by adding extra milk if too thick or powdered sugar if too thin.
Frost & Serve:
Spread the frosting over the brownies while they’re still warm so it melts slightly into the top layer. Once set, cut into squares and lift out with the foil.
These Lunch Lady Brownies are chocolatey, gooey, and packed with nostalgia—exactly the kind of dessert that disappears as soon as it hits the table.