Lunch Lady Brownies

15 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter ((melted))
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup butter ((softened))
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (approx. 23x33 cm) baking pan, or a jelly roll pan 10.5 x 15.5-inch (approx. 26x39 cm). Line with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Add in sugar, and mix until combined and eggs, followed by the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until smooth.
3. Add the flour, and whisk until combined. Do not over stir.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs.
6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
7. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, beat together the softened butter, milk, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
8. Once the brownies are completely cooled, spread the frosting over the top.
9. Allow to cool and set before slicing into squares.