Double Chocolate Cast Iron Brownies
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These cast iron brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream! Made with simple ingredients, they come out perfectly rich and fudgy in the center, with just the right amount of crispness around the edges. Perfect for any occasionโor no occasion at all!

Such a delicious dessert and so easy to make! Desserts (especially ones like this Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie) just taste better in my opinion when they are made from scratch, and this โsimpleโ brownie recipe is no exception.
Iโve always struggled to get my brownies to turn out as they do from a box mix: flakey top, crispy edges, and a seemingly even layer of gooeyness throughout.
While I still have yet to achieve that goal, I have found the perfect easy brownie recipe using ingredients found in most pantries.
Youโll find this dessert has a few more steps than my super simple dump cake, but I promise, itโs totally worth it.
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Why Youโll Love This Recipe
- These Cast-Iron Skillet Brownies use easy-to-find pantry staples to make a convenient and delicious brownie recipe.
- This easy recipe bakes in a single skillet, making cleanup a breeze and making prep even more effortless.
- This recipe creates the perfect balance of fudgy brownies with crispy edges.
Recipe Ingredients
- Eggs: If you can find locally sourced free-range eggs, it’s very worth it.
- Butter: Using a high quality butter always makes a big difference in the final product, especially when baking.
- Chocolate chips: Your choice of brand, so go with whatever you like.
- Salt: A little bit of salt really brings out the sweetness of these brownies!
Cast Iron Skillet Double Chocolate Brownies Recipe
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown and white sugars, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well.
Step 2: Once the dry ingredients are well combined, add the butter to the bowl along with the eggs and vanilla. Use a hand mixer and mix just until everything is well incorporated.
Step 3: Lastly, add the chocolate chips give it a quick swirl then transfer to a well-prepared cast iron skillet. This amount of batter is perfect for a 10โณ skillet.
Step 4: Transfer the batter to your skillet and bake in the oven at 350ยฐF for 25 minutes.
Expert Tips
- Slightly preheat the skillet. Preheating your cast iron skillet for a few minutes in the oven before adding the batter helps achieve a nice crispy crust on the edges.
- Donโt overmix the batter. Overmixing can lead to dense brownies. Mix until the ingredients are incorporated to maintain a light, fudgy texture.
- Be mindful of the baking time. Since ovens vary, check your brownies a few minutes before the 25-minute mark. The toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool before slicing. Let the brownies cool slightly in the skillet before slicing to allow them to set and hold their shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brownies, in all reality, are actually quite difficult to screw up. Firstly, make sure you are working with a well-prepared skillet. Then it’s just a matter of adjusting temps and cook times to get the perfect brownie.
Always err on the side of taking the brownies out of the oven earlier than later. Brownies will start to dry out and even get a little crumbly if overcooked too much which totally defeats the point of the brownie. Additionally, cast irons hold the heat really well, so if doneness is a concern, it will at least continue cooking for several minutes after itโs out of the oven.
Insert a toothpick into the center and look for a little bit of crumbly goodness to stick to it on the way out. Thatโs a good starting point for your first batch of skillet brownies. I say โfirstโ because this wonโt be your last.
Serving Suggestions
I absolutely love serving these brownies on a plate with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of caramel or chocolate syrup.
There are also so many options for customizing brownies that it’s almost laughable. I made these homemade brownies with chocolate chips, but isn’t that just standard procedure for making brownies?
Walnuts, pecans, white chocolate chips, or caramel chips are great options when pressed into the top of the dough before cooking, or mixed into the batter.
Related Recipes
Need more sweet tooth satisfying recipes? Check out one of these delicious desserts below!
- White chocolate blondie (Applebee’s copycat)
- Dutch oven apple crisp
- Independence day cake
- Baked persimmons
- Cast iron peach cobbler
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Double Chocolate Skillet Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 stick butter ยฝ cup, melted
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips I use semi-sweet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Add melted butter, eggs and vanilla and mix with a hand mixer just until everything is well incorporated.
- Add chocolate chips and give a quick swirl to mix into the batter.
- Transfer to a 10" cast iron skillet and bake for 25 minutes.
Notes
- Preheating your cast iron skillet for a few minutes in the oven before adding the batter helps achieve a nice crispy crust on the edges.
- Overmixing can lead to dense brownies. Mix until the ingredients are incorporated to maintain a light, fudgy texture.
- Since ovens vary, check your brownies a few minutes before the 25-minute mark. The toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool slightly in the skillet before slicing to allow them to set and hold their shape.
I checked it after 20 minutes. It was still pretty gooey, but I knew it would keep cooking in the skillet after I took it out of the heat. Letting it rest/cool for about 20 minutes and it was perfect! Gooey, but perfect!
I love making this recipe. It turns out every time and it tastes great especially with milk or ice cream.
This is my go to brownie recipe! thanks!
I am so glad to hear!
So easy and delicious!