Lunch Lady Brownies

These are really good and really rich.  They were actually better the second day--after they had completely cooled. I could not stay away from them!  They are dangerous. So so good! I may try cutting down the sugar next time--maybe at least in the frosting.

Lunch Lady Brownies

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 cup butter, melted
2. 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3. 2 cups all-purpose flour
4. 2 cups granulated sugar
5. 4 large eggs
6. 4 teaspoons vanilla extract

CHOCOLATE FROSTING

1. 1/4 cup butter, softened
2. 1/4 cup milk ( I use 2%)
3. 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4. 3 cups powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with foil and spray foil with non-stick spray. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of an electric stand-mixer, add the melted butter and cocoa powder. Using the paddle attachment, blend until smooth.
3. Add the flour and sugar. Beat together then add eggs and vanilla. Mix just until combined. Don't over mix. (Batter will be thick)
4. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread out evenly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove brownies from oven and let stand 15 minutes before frosting. You want the brownies still warm when you frost them!
5. FOR CHOCOLATE FROSTING: Beat together all the frosting ingredients until smooth. Pour and spread over warm brownies. Let cool completely before cutting and serving.

NOTES

1. Yields: 12 large brownies or 24 small brownies

By Holly

Adapted from Saltbox House Creations

http://life-in-the-lofthouse.com/lunch-lady-brownies/