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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 occasionโ€”or no occasion at all!

A stack of homemade skillet brownies, cut into pieces and stacked on top of each other on a white plate.

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 โ€œsimpleโ€ brownie recipe is no exception.

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Iโ€™ve 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.

Youโ€™ll find this dessert has a few more steps than my super simple dump cake, but I promise, itโ€™s totally worth it.

Why Youโ€™ll 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

Homemade skillet brownie ingredients either in bowls or retail packaging, each with an overlaid text label.
  • 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

Mixing the dry ingredients for the brownies in a clear mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown and white sugars, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well.

Mixing in the wet ingredients for homemade skillet brownies in a clear mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.

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.

Adding chocolate chips to the homemade skillet brownie batter in a clear mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.

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 10โ€ณ skillet.

Homemade Brownie batter in a well seasoned cast iron skillet.

Step 4: Transfer the batter to your skillet and bake in the oven at 350ยฐF for 25 minutes.

Homemade skillet brownies fresh out of the oven, uncut, still in the skillet.

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.
  • Donโ€™t 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

How do you make brownies in a cast iron skillet?

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.

How long does it take to cook brownies?

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 itโ€™s out of the oven.

How do you judge when the brownies are done?

Insert a toothpick into the center and look for a little bit of crumbly goodness to stick to it on the way out. Thatโ€™s a good starting point for your first batch of skillet brownies. I say โ€œfirstโ€ because this wonโ€™t 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.

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A stack of homemade skillet brownies, cut into pieces and stacked on top of each other on a white plate.

Double Chocolate Skillet Brownies

Laura Ascher
These cast iron brownies are the ultimate dessert. They are simple to make and packed with chocolatey goodness. With a gooey center and perfectly crisp edges, theyโ€™re a treat you can enjoy any time you need a little indulgence.
4.69 from 29 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 2 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 2kcalCarbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 0.03gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.05mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 0.03mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
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5 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    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!

4.69 from 29 votes (25 ratings without comment)

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