Lunchroom Ladies Brownies (50-Year-Old Recipe)
These classic brownies are dense, fudgy, and topped with a delicious chocolate frosting. Perfect for bringing back sweet memories or sharing with friends and family at any gathering.
Ingredients:
For the Brownies:
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Brownies:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the Brownie Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add the sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Stir in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Add the flour, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the batter is smooth and there are no lumps.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- Make the Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with a bit more milk if needed to make the frosting spreadable.
- Frost the Brownies:
- Once the brownies have cooled, spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top.
- Slice and Serve:
- Allow the frosting to set slightly before cutting the brownies into squares. Serve and enjoy the taste of this timeless classic!
Enjoy!
These Lunchroom Ladies Brownies are the perfect throwback dessert, with a rich and fudgy texture, topped with creamy chocolate frosting. Share them at parties, potlucks, or enjoy them with a glass of cold milk for an instant trip down memory lane!
