Lunchroom Ladies Brownies-50 Year Old Recipe
Enjoy the rich, fudgy goodness of Lunchroom Ladies Brownies, a 50-year-old recipe that delivers the perfect chewy texture and chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, melted
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add flour and salt, stirring until combined.
- Pour batter into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- While brownies cool, prepare frosting: mix butter, milk, cocoa, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread frosting over warm brownies. Let set before slicing.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them.
- Add chopped nuts for texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg