Lunchroom Ladies Brownies

👩‍🍳 Lunchroom Ladies Brownies

A nostalgic, rich, fudgy treat straight from the school lunchroom days — simple, timeless, and so satisfying.

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

👩‍🍳 Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well blended.
5. Fold in walnuts if using.
6. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

🍫 Tip:

For an even richer flavor, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple chocolate glaze once cooled!