Brownies are my very favorite sweet treat. I bake them all the time. So naturally I had to try these Lunch Lady Brownies that I saw all over Pinterest.
Because what’s the only thing better than a brownie? A brownie with frosting. And these brownies are covered in a wonderful chocolate icing.
These are my very favorite kind of brownie- fudgy, chewy, and oh so chocolaty.
You’ll have a hard time not eating 2 or 3 or even 4 or 5. They are that good. It’s a classic recipe you will want to make over and over again.
Supposedly this recipe was originally from a lunch lady in Idaho- hence the name Lunch Lady Brownies. The recipe dates back about 50 years, proving it has stood the test of time. It’s a simple recipe made from just butter, cocoa, flour, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
If you haven’t tried this recipe before, you’ll find they are definitely a keeper.
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Lunch Lady Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs,, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter,, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil. Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and 1/2 cup cocoa powder together until smooth.
- Add remaining brownie ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes.
- Let brownies cool 15 minutes and then frost. (They should still be somewhat warm when you frost them.)
- To make frosting, use an electric mixer to beat together all frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread frosting on brownies.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe adapted from: Saltbox House Creations
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I make these brownies about every other month. They are delicious.
Brought back such good memories, of my childhood. Those were the good days.
If you are watching your calories you better not make these. This has to be the best brownie recipe ever. The frosting reminds me of our hometown bakery’s recipe and I almost have it nailed by adding 2 more tbls of cocoa. I wish I would have taken a pic before everyone got into them. Thanks for sharing. This recipe is a keeper for sure!
Delicious! Super easy recipe.
Love love love these Brownies. The Aluminum foil tip is amazing! I did find I needed to bake them about 35 minutes in my oven but they turned out perfect. The frosting is great – my dinner guests were blown away. I’ve been using an old family favourite for years and my husband said “throw the other recipe out – these are waaaaay better! Also, easy for the Grandkids to make.
I have no idea how anyone couldn’t love these brownies. I didn’t even have a sifter for the flour but mixed it with a fork before measuring and added a pinch of salt, and they were insanely delicious. I iced while warm, as the directions advised, and it almost melts through so the icing is even on the bottom. And the aluminum foil tip was brilliant. Best brownies ever and so rich.
This has become my favorite brownie recipe!
I do not know what Patrice is talking about…must have screwed them up somehow…they are in fact delicious and I get rave reviews!
I agree and I am a good baker…This recipe is just not that great