Cafeteria-Style Brownies

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4Line a 9 x 13 rimmed baking sheet or pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
  5. 5Line a 9 x 13 rimmed baking sheet or pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
  6. 6Line a 9 x 13 rimmed baking sheet or pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
  7. 7Stir together 1 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup cocoa powder in a large bowl until well combined.
  8. 8Stir together 1 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup cocoa powder in a large bowl until well combined.
  9. 9Stir together 1 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup cocoa powder in a large bowl until well combined.
  10. 10Add 2 cups sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well.
  11. 11Add 2 cups sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well.
  12. 12Add 2 cups sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well.
  13. 13Stir in 2 cups flour.
  14. 14Stir in 2 cups flour.
  15. 15Stir in 2 cups flour.
  16. 16Mix in 4 large beaten eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla until well blended.
  17. 17Mix in 4 large beaten eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla until well blended.
  18. 18Mix in 4 large beaten eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla until well blended.
  19. 19Pour mixture into prepared baking sheet and bake until just done, 18 to 21 minutes.
  20. 20Pour mixture into prepared baking sheet and bake until just done, 18 to 21 minutes.
  21. 21Pour mixture into prepared baking sheet and bake until just done, 18 to 21 minutes.
  22. 22Meanwhile whisk together 1/4 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 3 tablespoons milk in a bowl.
  23. 23Meanwhile whisk together 1/4 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 3 tablespoons milk in a bowl.
  24. 24Meanwhile whisk together 1/4 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 3 tablespoons milk in a bowl.
  25. 25Gradually add in 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar and whisk until thick and creamy.
  26. 26Gradually add in 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar and whisk until thick and creamy.
  27. 27Gradually add in 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar and whisk until thick and creamy.
  28. 28Let brownies cool for 10 minutes and spread frosting over brownies while they are still warm.
  29. 29Let brownies cool for 10 minutes and spread frosting over brownies while they are still warm.
  30. 30Let brownies cool for 10 minutes and spread frosting over brownies while they are still warm.
  31. 31Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
  32. 32Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
  33. 33Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • Cooking spray
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup butter, softened
  • 0.25 cup butter, softened
  • 0.25 cup butter, softened
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

9x13 rimmed baking sheet or panparchment paperlarge bowlwhisk

Tips

  • Spread frosting over brownies while they are still warm.