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Lunch Lady Brownies

Rich chocolate flavor and fudgy texture topped with a smooth, glossy frosting, making these brownies an ultimate comfort dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 5 large 5 large eggs
  • 2.75 cups 2 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 teaspoons ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoons ¾ teaspoon baking powder
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 tablespoons 4 tablespoons heavy cream (adjust for consistency)
  • 3 cups 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
  3. Melt 1 ½ cups of unsalted butter until smooth.
  4. Whisk the melted butter with the granulated sugar until creamy.
  5. Sift in 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder and add 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
  6. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking until fully combined.
  7. Gradually add 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon of salt, and ¾ teaspoon of baking powder, mixing gently.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  9. Bake for 26 to 32 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
Frosting
  1. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a small saucepan.
  2. Whisk in ½ cup of cocoa powder, 4 tablespoons of heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gradually incorporate 3 cups of powdered sugar until thick and spreadable.
  4. Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap individual brownies and freeze for up to 3 months.