Lunch Lady Brownies
Lunch Lady Brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfectly sweet brownies that deliver nostalgic comfort in every bite. Made with simple pantry staples, they offer a dense, moist texture ideal for school lunches, parties, or a cozy dessert. Easy to make and customizable, these brownies bring classic chocolate bliss with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies (8x8-inch pan) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour)
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115g) Butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) Sugar
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (95g) All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 cup (50g) Cocoa Powder, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
- Melt Butter and Mix with Sugar: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until fully liquid. Stir in the sugar until combined, forming the sweet base.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Slowly fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep brownies tender.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter.
- Don’t overbake; brownies are best with moist crumbs on a toothpick.
- Sift cocoa powder to prevent lumps.
- Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Allow brownies to fully cool before slicing to maintain shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (based on 16 servings)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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