Lunch Lady Brownies
Lunch Lady Brownies are rich, gooey chocolate brownies that are simple to make and perfect for any occasion. Made with basic pantry ingredients, these fudgy brownies offer a deep chocolate flavor and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether for a quick snack, a party dessert, or a delightful treat, this recipe is easy, customizable, and sure to satisfy chocolate lovers of all skill levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies (approximate 2x2 inch squares) 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free flour is used)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115g) Butter
- 3/4 cup (75g) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup (200g) Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 cup (95g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Start by lining an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it. This ensures the brownies bake evenly and release easily once done.
- Melt Butter and Mix with Cocoa: Gently melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in the cocoa powder until fully combined and smooth. This creates the rich chocolate base for the brownies.
- Add Sugar and Eggs: Remove the mixture from heat and whisk in the sugar until dissolved, then beat in the eggs and vanilla extract to build a glossy, thick batter.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the all-purpose flour and salt into the batter, mixing just until combined to keep the brownies tender and fudgy.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains soft and gooey.
Notes
- Measure flour correctly using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dry, crumbly brownies.
- Don’t overbake; remove brownies when a toothpick shows a few moist crumbs for ultimate gooeyness.
- Use quality unsweetened cocoa powder to maximize chocolate flavor depth.
- Chill brownies before cutting for clean, sharp slices.
- Customize mix-ins by adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or swirling in caramel before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 2x2 inch)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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