Lunch Lady Brownies

Lunch lady brownies are easy to make, will satisfy that chocolate craving, and are topped with a creamy frosting. The homemade brownie recipe has been around a long time and is a favorite treat for kids of all ages.

I was trying to figure out if I liked the chewy brownie or the frosting the best in this recipe, but I couldn’t decide. I think I love the combination of the homemade brownie with the soft and creamy chocolate frosting.

This recipe seems like it has been around forever, with a few variations here and there. But, all in all, it’s pretty much made the same. 

What do I need to make the Lunch Lady Brownies?

• Large bowl
• Hand mixer
• 9″ x 13″ baking dish
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Oven 
• Butter
• Unsweetened cocoa
• All-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla
• Milk
• Powdered sugar

How to make brownies:

1. Add the melted butter and unsweetened cocoa to a large bowl. Mix well.
2. Next, add the all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well and pour into a baking dish. 
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. 
4. For the frosting, add the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa to a medium-sized bowl and mix. 
5. Add the milk and softened butter. Mix and spread onto the brownies. 

Recipe and printable instructions listed below

Lunch Lady Brownie

Start by adding melted butter to a large bowl. 

Next, add the unsweetened cocoa and mix with the hand mixer. You can mix by hand, but it will be hard to get all of the tiny lumps out of there. 

Now, add the all-purpose flour. The brownie ingredients will be thick. 

Now, add the eggs and vanilla to the bowl. 

Mix everything well. 

Pour the brownie batter into a greased pan and bake the brownies for about 25-30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.

I say, “pour,” but it’s such a thick batter, that you will scrape it from the bowl and press it into the pan. 

I used a jelly roll pan because it was a great size for making the brownie recipe, but you can use a casserole dish, as well. 

Frosting

The homemade chocolate frosting is one that you can use on other desserts, such as cake or cupcakes. It’s super easy to make and only requires four simple ingredients. 

Start by adding the powdered sugar and the unsweetened cocoa to a bowl. You’ll need at least a medium-sized bowl. 

Mix the two ingredients with a fork or a whisk so they are combined. 

Next, pour the milk into the bowl. 

Finally, add the softened butter to the bowl and mix until everything is well incorporated and ready to spread onto the brownies. 

If the chocolate frosting seems a bit thick, add a tablespoon of milk. If it’s too runny, add a tablespoon or two of powdered sugar. 

Spread the frosting onto the lunch lady brownies. 

More chocolate desserts you’ll love:

• Can’t decide between cookies and brownies? Brookies are the perfect combination. 
• My son loves these chocolate chip cookies with pudding. 
• Muddy buddies are fun anytime, and they work well for the holidays. You can add different color treats to match the holidays.
• Chocolate lasagna is one of our favorite desserts around here. It’s creamy, chocolatey, and super delish!

Check out the lunch lady brownies recipe card below, grab those ingredients, and start baking! This is a great dessert any time of the year and I think you’ll  love it.

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Yield: 18

Lunch Lady Brownies

Print

Lunch lady brownies are easy to make, will satisfy that chocolate craving, and are topped with a creamy frosting. The homemade brownie recipe has been around a long time and are a favorite treat for kids of all ages.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

Brownies

• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 4 tsp. vanilla extract

Frosting

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350-degrees and grease a 9" x 13" baking dish.

Brownies

1. Add the melted butter and unsweetened cocoa to a large bowl. Mix.
2. Next, add the all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the bowl. Mix.
3. Pour into the baking dish and spread out the batter.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.

Frosting

1. Add the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa to a medium-sized bowl and mix.
2. Next, add the milk and the softened butter. Mix well.
3. Spread on the cooled brownies.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

18

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 355Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 120mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 1gSugar: 40gProtein: 4g

Nutrition is approximate.