Lunch Lady Brownies

Brownies.  So many variations!  Here's a great one.

Lunch Lady Brownies

1 c. butter, melted

1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder

2 c. all purpose-flour

2 c. sugar

4 large eggs

4 t. vanilla extract

Chocolate Frosting

1/4 c. butter, softened

1/4 c. milk

1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder

3 c. powdered sugar

Line a 9x13 pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray.  Set aside.

With a stand mixer, add the melted butter and cocoa powder using the paddle attachment, blend until smooth.

Add the flour and sugar.  Beat together and then add the eggs and vanilla.  Mix just until combined  Don't overmix.  The batter will be thick.

Pour batter into the baking pan and spread out evenly.  Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.  Remove brownies from the oven and let the brownies sit for 15 minutes before frosting.  You want them to be warm when you frost them.

For the frosting:  

Beat together all the frosting ingredients until smooth.  Pour and spread it over the warm brownies.

Let them cool completely before cutting and serving.