Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Melt Butter and Cocoa:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and cocoa powder. Mix until well combined.
- Add Sugar and Eggs:
- Add granulated sugar to the cocoa-butter mixture and mix well. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in Vanilla:
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate Flour and Salt:
- Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Nuts (Optional):
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts.
- Spread in Baking Pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the Oven:
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Cool and Cut:
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares.
- Optional Dusting:
- Dust the top with powdered sugar if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy these classic Lunchroom Ladies Brownies with their fudgy texture and rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for a nostalgic treat!