Description
Classic lunchroom ladies brownies bring nostalgic chocolate comfort straight from school cafeterias of decades past. Rich, fudgy squares deliver pure memories with each delicious chocolate-packed bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and coat a rectangular baking pan with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine melted butter and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture reaches a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate granulated sugar, cracked eggs, and pure vanilla extract into the butter-cocoa blend, stirring thoroughly to create a rich, glossy batter.
- Gently fold in all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, mixing until ingredients are just combined without overmixing.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute the batter evenly across the surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should emerge with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
- While the brownies are still warm, craft the creamy frosting by blending softened butter, milk, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar until achieving a smooth, spreadable texture.
- Lavish the warm brownies with the prepared frosting, allowing it to set and slightly cool before cutting into decadent squares.
Notes
- Adjust cocoa intensity by using dark or milk cocoa powder for varied richness.
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version.
- Experiment with add-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter and more consistent brownie texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 0.5 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg