Lunch Lady brownies are perfectly thick, fudgy and make the best treats for the milk chocolate lovers in your life.
She’s all about chocolate and these brownies are perfectly rich, fudgy and full of chocolaty goodness.
They were originally from a lunch lady in Idaho and received rave reviews to be the best brownies ever. The recipe is simple but sometimes the best things in life are ♥
Lunch Lady Brownies
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Lunch lady brownies are thick, fudgy, and perfect for the milk chocolate lovers in your life.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownie recipe with frosting, easy brownie recipe, the best brownies
Servings: 12 brownies
Calories: 530 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
Frosting:
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.
- To make the frosting: Sift together sugar, cocoa, and salt. Cream butter in mixing bowl. Gradually add in sugar to butter, alternating with milk. Mix until creamy. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, cocoa, and sugar. Stir in flour and beat well. Add vanilla and eggs, one by one, and mix just to combine.
- Spread batter evenly and into corners with an offset spatula in prepared pan. (Batter will be thick)
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Spread frosting over warm brownies.
Recipe Notes
Recipe from Chocolate, Chocolate and More
Nutrition Facts
Lunch Lady Brownies
Amount Per Serving (1 brownie (1/12 recipe))
Calories 530 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 105mg35%
Sodium 194mg8%
Potassium 135mg4%
Carbohydrates 82g27%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 63g70%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 680IU14%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Beeta @ Mon Petit Four -
I didn’t know Joan, but I found out who she was after many bloggers mentioned her passing. I’m sad that I didn’t know about her blog sooner, but I will definitely be visiting her blog from now on and making sure to help support her precious kids. What you’ve done here, sharing her recipe and asking us to support her site, is so sweet and lovely. Thanks for being so considerate, Kelly! I’m so sorry about your own father – that must have been so hard. I’ll be keeping Joan’s family in my prayers. These brownies look like a wonderful holiday treat, so decadent and perfect. <3
mira -
The brownies are beautiful and I’ll definitely make them! Love your post Kelly and I’m very sorry to hear about your dad! Joan was a wonderful blogger and person and she will be missed!
Mary -
Joan’s Lunch Lady Brownies really are spectacular, aren’t they? I have loved seeing every chocolate recipe today and the shared memories are an awesome tribute to a woman who will never be forgotten. She was a precious friend to so many, whether you knew her online or lived next door to her.
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries -
This is a beautiful tribute…and the brownies look absolutely wonderful!
Liz -
These are the perfect treat to make in memory of Joan. The blogger world lost a gem when she passed away—and you’re wonderful to honor her today!!