Fudgy Lunch Lady Brownies Recipe Easy Homemade Potluck Treat
A nostalgic, fudgy brownie recipe reminiscent of school lunch treats, easy to make and perfect for potlucks with a rich chocolate flavor and moist, chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave in 30-second intervals until melted. Let it cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and melted butter until smooth.
- Stir in granulated sugar until fully combined and glossy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Sift together flour and salt, then gently fold into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes, checking at 28 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least one hour before slicing.
Notes
Melted butter should be warm, not hot, to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep brownies fudgy. Let brownies cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. Rotate pan halfway through baking if needed for even cooking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 2-inc
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 2
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