Lunch Lady Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs,, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Frosting

• 1/4 cup butter,, softened
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil. Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and 1/2 cup cocoa powder together until smooth.

3. 3

   Add remaining brownie ingredients and stir until evenly combined.

4. 4

   Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Let brownies cool 15 minutes and then frost. (They should still be somewhat warm when you frost them.)

6. 6

   To make frosting, use an electric mixer to beat together all frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread frosting on brownies.