Lunchroom Ladies Brownies-50 Year Old Recipe
Lunchroom Ladies Brownies are a timeless, fudgy, and chocolatey dessert inspired by the classic school cafeteria treat. This 50-year-old recipe delivers a rich, chewy texture with a smooth, crackly frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for nostalgic baking!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, melted
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
For Frosting:
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Stir in flour until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- While brownies bake, prepare frosting: Mix butter, milk, and cocoa powder in a bowl. Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until smooth.
- Spread frosting over warm brownies and let set before slicing.
Notes
- Let brownies cool slightly before frosting for best results.
- For a fudgier texture, slightly underbake them.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg