# Lunch Lady Brownies

A nostalgic brownie recipe from the 60s-80s, reminiscent of cafeteria treats, topped with a pourable frosting.

- Total time: 70 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 sticks butter, melted
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 0.25 cup butter, softened
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

## Instructions

1. Spread the brownie batter into the pan.
2. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Whisk the frosting ingredients (1/4 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract) until smooth and pourable.
4. Pour the frosting over the hot brownies immediately after they come out of the oven.
5. Cool for 30 to 45 minutes.

## Equipment

- pan

## Tips

- Pour the frosting over the hot brownies the moment they come out of the oven.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW-ImSBEZGg/?igsh=ZnM2M3lqbzZ0MGtu
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0979a50e-cebe-4580-8613-15ac6bc6f71d
- Extracted: 2026-06-10

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