These Lunch Lady Brownies are packed full of delicious taste and so much flavor. And yes, they’re a throwback to your school days from when the lunch lady used to make stellar desserts and knock them out of the park! They’ll be no fighting over the middle piece or the end piece of this simple brownie recipe because each this Lunch Lady Brownies recipe is just that good!

Make certain to whip up a batch of our Dr. Pepper Brownies and Brownie Cookies as well. You can never have too many homemade brownies to eat!

There’s a reason that we have two hands….two be able to hold a brownie in each. I strongly think that once you whip up these brownies, you’re going to know exactly what I mean. Not only are the brownies made from scratch, but the frosting that goes on top is as well!

That’s like two simple recipes in one – and it totally beats anything store-bought that you’ll ever try!

Anytime that I can create two awesome flavors with one simple recipe, I’m going to call that a baking win.

Speaking of simple, if you love quick and easy, you’ll also enjoy this 2 Ingredient Fudge.

Delicious lunch lady brownie on a plate ready to eat.

LUNCH LADY BROWNIES

It’s always a good time to make homemade brownies so I keep this recipe handy literally all the time. In fact, we eat this so often in my house I guess you could just refer to me as the “lunch lady”.

While I might be skipping on the hair net and apron, there is one thing that this simple lunch lady brownies recipe isn’t missing out on and that is the awesome chocolate taste.

Pair this simple dessert recipe up with a giant glass of milk and you’ve created quite the snack for yourself!

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED

For the brownies

Unsalted butter
Cinnamon
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Salt
All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Vanilla extract
Eggs

For the frosting

Butter
Salt
Milk
Cinnamon
Cocoa powder
Powdered sugar

Ingredients needed to make frosting for brownies.

STEP BY STEP PHOTOS

If you’re anything like me, you gotta see the pictures to believe! These photos are the proof about how simple this brownie recipe is.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.

Prepare a 9 x 13 baking dish.

In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream the butter, cinnamon, and sugar together.

Brownie dough in a large mixing bowl.

Add in the cocoa powder and mix well.

Add flour, salt, and eggs one at a time. Add vanilla. Mix well, but don’t over mix.

Spread the brownie mixture into the 9 x 13 dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Brownie dough spread in a 9 x 13 dish.

For the frosting, blend all of the ingredients together until combined and smooth.

frosting for brownies in a large mixing bowl.

Pour quickly over the warm brownies and spread evenly.

Lunch lady brownies after added frosting.

Allow the brownies to cool slightly before cutting and serving.

LUNCH LADY BROWNIE FAQS

How do you store brownies once cooked?

Since these brownies have the added frosting on top, I would recommend storing them in an airtight container and keeping them in the fridge. And if you’re a fan of warm brownies, just pop them in the microwave for about 10 seconds or so and they’ll warm up right away!

What are some fun toppings to add to these brownies?

We tend to stray off recipes at times and make our own additions. You could make these brownies even sweeter by adding on some mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or even a drizzle or caramel sauce or fudge!

If you have any other fun recipe ideas for this brownie recipe, leave it below in the comments. We’re always looking for feedback or great ideas for all of you!

Lunch Lady Brownies

Jennifer

These Lunch Lady Brownies are such a simple brownie recipe to whip up!

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 10

Total Time 45

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 759 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs

For the Frosting:

1/4 cup butter unsalted
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare a 9 x 13 baking dish.
In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream the butter, cinnamon, and sugar together. Add in the cocoa powder and mix well.
Add flour, salt, and eggs one at a time. Add vanilla. Mix well, but don't over mix.
Spread the brownie mixture into the 9 x 13 dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
For the frosting, blend all of the ingredients together until combined and smooth.
Pour quickly over the warm brownies and spread evenly.
Allow to cool slightly before cutting and serving.

Notes

Store leftover brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 759kcalCarbohydrates: 123gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 278mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 3gSugar: 95gVitamin A: 899IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you’re using with each recipe.

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