Skillet Brownies are quite possibly one of the best desserts to ever exist. Chocolatey, rich brownie batter is baked in a warm, cast iron skillet, and topped with silky scoops of vanilla ice cream. The ice cream melts right into the brownie making every single bite more magical than the next.
Grab some hungry friends, a few spoons, and make this brownie in a skillet. Your chocolate craving will thank you!
Reasons You’ll Love This
Restaurant Dessert – Make this restaurant-quality dessert at home and impress all your friends and family.
Simple Ingredients – You probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen to make this.
Brownie Lovers – Brownie enthusiasts know that the best brownies are the warm, slightly gooey-centered ones. This brownie skillet is exactly like that, just on a bigger scale!
Dessert to Share – There’s something fun about sitting down at a table with friends or family and sharing one big, delicious dessert!
Why is it that when the option of having a Skillet Brownie is presented to me, it’s always after I eat a big meal at a restaurant and then I’m too full to have one! I desperately had to fix this problem, so I came up with a recipe that you can make yourself and eat it whenever you want!
Ingredient Info
This is a discussion about the ingredients. For the actual recipe with amounts, please see the recipe below.
- Butter – Unsalted is best for this recipe.
- Chocolate Chips – You’ll need semi-sweet for the batter, and milk chocolate for mix-ins. You can use semi-sweet in place for the milk or milk in place for the semi-sweet if you don’t mind the extra sweetness in your brownie batter.
- Sugar – Brown and white sugar is needed.
- Eggs – Should be room temperature! Add them to a bowl of slightly warm water for 10 minutes to bring them to room temp.
- Flour – All purpose flour is best.
- Cocoa Powder – Use unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Toppings – Ice cream and whipped cream are the superior choice. Go ahead and add whatever you want to the top. Chocolate/caramel sauce, chopped nuts, sprinkles, you name it.
Step by Step Instructions
This is a short discussion of the instructions. For the actual recipe with full instructions, please see the recipe below.
- Preheat oven and grease skillet. Add butter and semi-sweet chips to bowl, microwave in 30 second increments until smooth. Let cool.
- Add sugars and vanilla to bowl and mix. Add eggs one at a time and mix. Pour in melted chocolate mixture and mix until fully combined.
- In separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together. Add to the wet ingredients and gently fold to combine.
- Pour batter into skillet, sprinkle in chocolate chips, bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from oven, let cool and serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy!
Tips & Advice
Christi’s Kitchen Tips
If you really want to elevate this dessert, I recommend adding some mix-ins! My favorites are chopped walnuts, peanuts or pecans, different flavored chocolate chips, a swirl of peanut butter, or even dried fruit on occasion! You can also vary the ice cream flavor you use, and add in toppings such as caramel or chocolate sauce. Get creative and have fun!
Storage – If you’re eating the brownie out of the pan, especially if you put ice-cream on top, I don’t recommend storing the leftovers. If you didn’t, scoop the brownie out of the cast iron and transfer it to an airtight container, then store at room temp. for about a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Leaving the brownie in the cast iron could damage your pan.
Make Ahead – You can make this recipe ahead of time by preparing the batter as normal, then storing it covered in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. When you’re ready, bring the batter to room temperature, pour it in the skillet and bake as usual. I recommend baking it the same day you make the batter, preferably within 12 hours.
Equipment
For this recipe you’ll need a few or all of the following materials:
A cast iron skillet will give your brownie a beautiful crust on the edges. If you don’t want to use a cast iron, that’s fine! You can use another skillet that is oven safe, or any 8 inch baking dish / cake pan.
FAQs
Can you use a skillet to bake Skillet Brownies?
Yes! But not just any skillet, it has to be oven-safe. I recommend using a cast iron skillet because it creates a beautiful crust on the outside.
What is a Skillet Brownie?
If you’ve ever been to a bar and grill or even some Italian-American restaurants, they will often serve desserts like cookies or brownies inside a cast iron skillet! This ensures the dessert stays warm, gooey and delicious while you’re eating it.
Recipes You’ll Love
If this Skillet Brownie changed your life the way it changed mine, I have a few more similar yet just as amazing desserts you will love! Check them out below.
- Homemade Brownies
- Buckeye Brownies
- Easy Brownies Made With Cocoa Powder
- Andes Mint Brownies
- Black Bean Brownies
- Brownie Cookies
- Cosmic Brownies
- Doctored Brownie Mix
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Skillet Brownies
Equipment
- 8 inch cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 inch cast iron skillet. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe mixing bowl, add the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Melt in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring each time until smooth. Let this mixture cool slightly to the side.
- In a separate mixing bowl, add white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Mix this together until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the melted butter and chocolate mixture and stir well until completely combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift in the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Do not over-mix. Pour the batter into the prepared cast iron pan and use a spatula to spread it evenly. Sprinkle in the milk chocolate chips.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out with a few crumbs. You want the center to be fudgy and soft. Let it cool in the skillet for a few minutes, then serve warm with a few scoops of ice cream or whipped cream on top. Enjoy right out of the cast iron, or cut it up to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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