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Lunch Lady Brownies

Lunch Lady Brownies

Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Lunch Lady Brownies, a classic dessert that brings back memories of school cafeteria treats. These fudgy brownies are enhanced with a rich chocolate flavor and topped with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re packing them in lunch boxes, serving them at parties, or enjoying them as a sweet after-dinner treat, these brownies are sure to please kids and adults alike. With their easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up a batch quickly and make new memories while savoring this beloved dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • For frosting: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar. Mix until well blended.
  3. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. For frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar alternating with milk until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Once brownies are cooled completely, frost with the prepared frosting and top with rainbow sprinkles.

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Keywords: Room temperature eggs help create a smoother batter. Avoid overmixing to keep brownies fudgy. Customize toppings by using nuts or different sprinkles for variation.