Lunch Lady Brownies

Brownies come in many different variations but, for a lot of us, the absolute best ones were those you enjoyed at school. But the lunch lady was never one to share her secret recipes, so you might not have been able to recreate that incredible lunch lady brownie flavor.

The following recipe is going to tantalize your tastebuds because the brownies taste exactly like those you remember fondly from your days at school. One of the most popular desserts ever, brownies always disappeared fast from the lunch counter, didn’t they?

The perfect brownie should be slightly crisp on the outside but soft and fudge in the center. They aren’t hard to make but the cooking time is important so you’re going to need to keep a close eye on these in the oven.

Cook them too little and they won’t have those crisp edges, but cook them too long and you will have a cake-like rather than fudgy center.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

This is the classic brownies recipe. They’re fudgy and a little chewy in the center and crisp on top and on the edges. This is a relatively simple recipe for brownies but you’ll definitely love how they taste.

How to Serve Them:

Brownies need no accompaniment but if you want you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some whipped cream to the brownie.

Ingredients:

For the Brownies:

• white sugar
• all-purpose flour
• eggs
• unsweetened cocoa powder
• vanilla extract
• melted butter

For the Frosting:

• unsweetened cocoa powder
• powdered sugar
• softened butter
• milk

How to make Lunch Lady Brownies:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F and line a 9-inch square baking tin with foil, letting it hang over the sides a bit.

Step 2. Cream the butter and sugar together.

Then add in the vanilla and eggs and mix again.

Step 3. Add the cocoa powder and flour gradually, then transfer the batter into the baking dish.

Step 4. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out with only a couple of moist crumbs.

Step 5. While the brownies cool, mix the frosting ingredients to make the frosting.

Step 6. Add more milk if it’s too dry or more powdered sugar if it’s too runny.

Step 7. Spread the frosting over the brownies while they’re warm so some melts into them.

Step 8. Lift the brownies out of the pan using the foil you let overhang the baking pan sides. 

Step 9. Cut into squares and serve.

If you’re curious how to make those delicious lunch lady style brownies you remember fondly from your school days, this recipe is going to bring the wonderful flavor back to you. These brownies are rich, delicious, and the perfect texture of crisp outside and fudgy inside.

Can You Make Them Ahead?

Yes you can, since they need to cool and set before serving.

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers should be kept in an airtight container (or back in the baking dish covered with foil or plastic wrap) at room temperature, and enjoyed within a few days.

Variations and Substitutions:

Feel free to include add-ins such as chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins or dried cranberries, or even some white chocolate chips.