Description
Lunchroom Ladies Brownies resurrect nostalgic chocolate memories from school cafeterias across America. Comfort baking meets classic dessert perfection with this simple, rich recipe that promises pure chocolatey bliss you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Seasoning and Optional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Combine melted butter with cocoa powder in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the chocolate base, stirring vigorously to create a rich, glossy batter.
- Gently fold flour and salt into the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Optional: Fold in chopped nuts for added texture and crunch.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- While brownies are baking, craft the frosting by blending softened butter, cocoa powder, and milk in a separate bowl.
- Gradually sift powdered sugar into the chocolate mixture, beating continuously until the frosting becomes creamy and spreadable.
- Remove brownies from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes, then generously spread the warm frosting across the surface.
- Allow brownies to cool completely, enabling the frosting to set before slicing into delectable squares.
Notes
- Opt for unsalted butter to control the salt content and ensure consistent flavor in these nostalgic brownies.
- Toast nuts before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch to the brownie texture.
- Check brownies at 25 minutes to prevent overbaking, ensuring a fudgy and moist center that melts in your mouth.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the classic rich chocolate taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg