Lunchroom Ladies 50 Year Old Brownie Recipe. You’re Going To Want To Save This.

When I was in grade school, one of my favorite things was Friday lunches. Not only did they serve the best sicilian type pizza, but Fridays were brownie day. I'm not talking any kind of brownies, I'm talking the most delicious, indulgent and fudgy brownies. These were the type of brownies that almost looked like they weren't baked to completion. Which was why we all loved them so much!

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My best friends nana was my elementary school's lunch lady, you know the type... pleasantly plump, sweet rosy cheeks, her pretty silver hair up in a bun with the notorious hairnet wrapped around it and a great big smile to greet all the children coming through her line. Years later when I was reminising with friends at our 10 year reunion, these brownies came up as a topic of conversation. Little did i know that my 10 year high school reunion would forever change the way I make brownies.

Lunchroom Ladies 50 Year Old Brownie Recipe. Your Going To Want To Save This!Photo byDinner Then Dessert

My best friend from elementay school was kind enough to share with me, her nana's secrete brownie recipe. I (and my spouse and kids!) will forever be in her debt! Not only are these delicious, but the fond grade school memories flood back to me evertime I make them. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

ProTips!

• Don't skimp on cocoa! Buy some good, high quality cocoa for the best intense chocolate flavor!
• Make sure you don't overmix your batter, so be careful when using your stand mixer.
• These brownies are moist, fudgy and look almost underbaked when done. So becuase all ovens vary, check on your brownies at the 20 minute mark.
• Allow your brownies to cool completley - these little delights will continue to firm up once they cool.
• If you're feeling sassy, 8 ounces of dark chocolate mixed in really elevates the flavor.

Lunchroom Ladies 50 Year Old Brownie Recipe. Your Going To Want To Save This!Photo byDinner Then Dessert

Ingredients:

• 2 Sticks of melted butter (unsalted)
• 1/2 Cup of Cocoa
• 2 Cups of Flour
• 2 Cups of Sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 Large eggs
• 4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 Cup walnuts (or pecans!) Optional

Directions:

1. Warm your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch pan with non stick spray. Place to the side.
2. Using a stand mixer (or handheld mixer ) pour your melted butter and cocoa powder into the bowl. On low speed combine until smooth. Next add in small batches your flour, bakind soda, salt and granulated sugar and mix to combine. Mix to combine.
3. Add in your eggs, one at a time and incorporate well before adding the next egg. Then after all you eggs have been incorporated pour in your vanilla.
4. If you want to add walnuts or pecans fold them in now.
5. Pour your batter in your prepared 9 x 13 inch pan. Evenly spread out your batter.
6. Place your brownies in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Bake until your centers are set, being careful not to overbake. When done place your brownies on a wire rack and completely in the pan.

Enjoy Friends!❤️

Lunchroom Ladies 50 Year Old Brownie Recipe. Your Going To Want To Save This.Photo byDinner Then Dessert