Description
Lunchroom ladies brownies deliver nostalgic chocolate comfort straight from school cafeteria memories. Rich chocolate squares promise delightful sweetness that connects generations with simple, classic dessert magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F and coat a rectangular baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create a rich chocolate base by blending melted butter and cocoa powder until completely integrated and glossy.
- Incorporate granulated sugar, eggs, and pure vanilla extract, whisking thoroughly to develop a smooth, consistent mixture.
- Gently fold in all-purpose flour and salt, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pan, ensuring even distribution across the surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring closely and testing doneness with a clean toothpick inserted into the center.
- During baking, craft a decadent chocolate frosting by combining softened butter, milk, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar until silky and spreadable.
- Once brownies emerge from the oven, immediately blanket the warm surface with the luxurious frosting.
- Allow the frosted brownies to cool completely at room temperature before slicing into squares for serving.
Notes
- Experiment with using dark cocoa powder for a more intense, rich chocolate flavor that elevates the classic brownie taste.
- Ensure butter is completely melted and cooled slightly to prevent scrambling the eggs when mixing ingredients.
- For gluten-free variation, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements and texture.
- Create a healthier version by reducing sugar by 1/4 cup and adding mashed ripe bananas or applesauce for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 68 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg