Description
Classic lunchroom ladies brownies deliver nostalgic chocolate comfort straight from school cafeteria memories. Rich chocolate squares offer a sweet reminder of cherished childhood desserts you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup butter, melted
Chocolatey Components:
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light layer of grease.
- Combine melted butter and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the butter-cocoa base, blending thoroughly to create a rich, glossy batter.
- Gently fold flour into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing. If desired, fold chopped nuts into the batter for added texture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
- While brownies are baking, craft the frosting by blending butter, milk, and cocoa powder until smooth, then gradually whisk in powdered sugar until the mixture reaches a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Once brownies are removed from the oven, immediately spread the prepared frosting across the warm surface, allowing it to set and create a glossy topping before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Test brownie doneness by inserting a toothpick at an angle, ensuring a few moist crumbs remain for ultimate fudgy texture.
- Swap nuts with chocolate chips or dried fruit to customize and add exciting flavor variations.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter integration and more consistent brownie consistency.
- For gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend without compromising rich chocolate taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 22 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg