Lunchroom Ladies Brownies-50 year old recipe

 

Ingredients:

For the Brownies:

1 cup butter, melted

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

4 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Frosting:

¼ cup butter, softened

¼ cup milk

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

3 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. Make the Brownie Batter:

In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth.

Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.

Stir in flour and mix until just combined. If using, fold in walnuts.

3. Bake the Brownies:

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Do not overbake!

4. Prepare the Frosting:

In a medium bowl, mix butter, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth.

Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.

Stir in vanilla extract.

5. Frost the Brownies While Warm:

Spread the frosting over the warm brownies (not hot, but still warm) so it melts slightly into the top, creating a fudgy layer.

6. Cool, Cut, & Serve:

Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.

These brownies are rich, dense, and have a classic cafeteria-style fudgy texture. Let me know if you want to tweak the recipe or add something special!