🍫 Lunchroom Ladies Brownies: A 50-Year-Old Classic! ✨

These Lunchroom Ladies Brownies are a nostalgic treat, taking you back to the days of school cafeteria desserts. Fudgy, rich, and topped with a signature glossy frosting, this recipe is a time-tested favorite that never fails to impress. ❀️


πŸ›’ Ingredients:

For the Brownies:

  • 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 🍬 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • πŸ₯„ 2 cups granulated sugar
  • πŸ₯š 4 large eggs
  • 🍞 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • πŸ§‚ 1/2 tsp salt
  • πŸ₯„ 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

  • 🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 🍬 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 🍬 1/4 cup milk
  • πŸ₯„ 2 cups powdered sugar
  • πŸ₯„ 1 tsp vanilla extract

πŸ”₯ Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
  • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Make the Brownie Batter:

  • 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, then stir in the vanilla.
  • Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.

3️⃣ Bake the Brownies:

  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool slightly.

4️⃣ Make the Frosting:

  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the cocoa powder and milk, mixing until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla until the frosting is glossy and lump-free.

5️⃣ Frost the Brownies:

  • Spread the frosting evenly over the warm brownies. Let it set before slicing into squares.

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:

  • Slice into squares or rectangles and enjoy a bite of sweet nostalgia! 🍴

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Fudgy & Decadent: Perfectly rich brownies with a soft, gooey texture.
  • Classic Frosting: A glossy, sweet topping that’s a signature of this recipe.
  • Timeless Favorite: Loved for generationsβ€”perfect for sharing!
  • Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and straightforward instructions.

Bake a batch of these iconic brownies and bring a piece of the past to your table! 🍫✨