This skillet brownie is one of the fudgiest and most delicious sweet treats you’ll ever have. It is packed with chocolate to satisfy any sweet tooth. Serve this with a generous drizzle of caramel or a few scoops of vanilla ice cream for one of the most luxurious homemade desserts ever!
Since you are here, you have to try my small batch of homemade brownies recipe, this skillet cookies and cream pizookie, as well as this skillet snickerdoodle cookie recipe.
There is something about a super fudgy brownie that gets me every time and with this recipe, I was able to achieve just that. An easy recipe that is both a dense and fudgy brownie that can be made in no time with simple ingredients that you probably already have at home.
This is the best skillet brownie recipe ever.
It is made in a 10-inch cast iron skillet which I figured was the basic size that most households would have. I recently bought mine from an amazon store and I will make sure to link it for you in case you need a cute one as well.
But I figured it was my sign to make embark on making the perfect brownie in a skillet. It took a few tried to get that crinkly top just right, but we did it, it’s here, and ready to be made by you!
Why you need to make this recipe!
- A skilled brownie = the ultimate brownie experience especially with the right toppings.
- Cast iron brownies have something so special about them because you don’t slice into them you just scoop and enjoy the best bites of your life.
- It is the ultimate date night dessert.
- With this recipe, you’ll be able to have your favorite restaurant dessert right in the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients for this decadent chocolate skillet brownie recipe.
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this chocolate dessert. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter
- Oil
- Granulated & brown sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Flour
- Semi-sweet chocolate bar
How to make this easy skillet brownie
This is how you can make this. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Spray your cast-iron skillet with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the butter, oil, both sugars, and cocoa powder and microwave until fully melted.
- Add in the egg one at a time and whisk in between each addition.
- Fold in the flour and salt just until the flour mixture disappears then mix in the chopped chocolate bar.
- Spread onto the prepared
- Bake these low and slow until the sides are set and the top has beautiful crinkles.
- Serve the whole brownie with a few scoops of ice cream, and enjoy right from the skillet. Just be careful because it will be hot!
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
How to store the best brownie skillet for later?
If you have any leftovers you can wrap your cooled-down skillet with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Microwave in a serving plate before enjoying.
Can I make this ahead of time?
It is preferable to make this right before you are wanting to enjoy it because it will not have the same texture once it sits for a little while. It will still state amazing reheated but the experience just isn’t the same.
What are some good mix-ins for this recipe?
Some of my favorite add-ins are:
- Peanut butter chips
- White chocolate chips
- Nuts
- M&m’s
Decadent fudgy skillet brownie recipe
Skillet brownie recipe
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup butter
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 egg cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup all purpose flour
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate bar chopped up
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F then spray a 10-inch cast iron skillet with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, oil, both sugars, and cocoa powder together in 30-second intervals mixing in between every time. Once fully melted microwave for another 1 minute and stir vigorously to allow the sugar to melt fully.⅔ cup butter, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, ¾ cup cocoa powder
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time then add in the vanilla. You want the batter to pull from the bowl a little bit.2 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add in the flour, and the salt and fold just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chunks. Sprinkle some extra chocolate on top if you want.½ teaspoon salt, ⅔ cup all purpose flour, 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate bar
- Pour the batter into the skillet and bake for30 minutes.
- Allow the brownies to cool down for 10 minutes on a wire rack before topping with some ice cream and digging in.
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