This easy skillet brownie is just the chocolatey, ooey-gooey dessert you need in your life! Top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgent treat you can enjoy straight from the pan! Growing up, brownies were my FAVORITE dessert. It still holds true today! There’s really nothing better than the fudgy goodness of a warm brownie. You’ve got to try these 3-ingredient brownies and cheesecake brownies next! Strawberry brownies and lemon brownies are also great options if you want to try something new!
Brownies in a Skillet
Skillet recipes are the BEST! They’re so easy to make and clean-up is a breeze. I have quite a few savory skillet recipes on the blog now, (check them out if you’re looking for an easy dinner!) but desserts need just as much time in the spotlight! Brownies are one of my all-time favorite desserts, and with this skillet brownie recipe, you can easily whip up a fudgy treat in no time! Share it with your friends and family or keep it all to yourself. I won’t judge! I’ve made this skillet brownie recipe multiple times now, and let me tell you. It is SO delicious! Everything a brownie should be. Rich, moist, and delightfully fudgy. I like to be extra (because why not when it comes to dessert?) and add a scoop of ice cream and chocolate sauce on top. You can also serve it with whipped cream on top, but honestly it’s amazing as-is. It’s hard to keep yourself from finishing it in one sitting.
Skillet Brownie Ingredients
This skillet brownie recipe uses a lot of simple ingredients, which is great! I’m sure you’ll have most of them! Just make sure to use a good quality chocolate for the best flavor. Note: all measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Unsalted Butter: Adds richness and moisture to the skillet brownie. Butter = extra fudgy and delicious brownies.Vegetable Oil: Adding a tablespoon of vegetable oil ensures the skillet brownie has a nice and crispy crust on the outside, but is also moist and gooey on the inside. The perfect combo!Granulated Sugar: Balances out the bitterness of the cocoa powder. It also adds the perfect sweetness, of course!Eggs: Act as your binding agent. Vanilla Extract: Adding vanilla extract enhances the flavor of the skillet brownie.All-Purpose Flour: Gives the skillet brownie structure.Salt: A pinch of salt brings out the flavor of the cocoa powder and balances the sweetness of the sugar.Baking Powder: Adding baking powder helps the skillet brownie rise and become light and fluffy!Cocoa Powder: Cocoa powder gives the brownie its rich, chocolatey flavor and dark color.Dark Cocoa Powder: Dark cocoa powder intensifies the chocolate flavor and gives the skillet brownie a deeper, more complex flavor. If you love making brownies, this is a must-have for your pantry!Dark Chocolate Chips or Chunks: The addition of dark chocolate chips adds texture and additional bursts of melty chocolate flavor throughout the skillet brownie. It’s so indulgent and delicious! You can also change up the chocolate chips for milk or white chocolate, peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, or even mint chips.
How to Make a Skillet Brownie
It’s so easy! Just mix everything together and toss your skillet in the oven. This is my new favorite way to make brownies. It’s so fun and tasty!
Use High-Quality Chocolate: Go for chocolate with a high cacao percentage. It makes the brownies super flavorful! I typically use Ghirardelli 60% cacao.Don’t Overmix: Be sure to only mix your brownie batter until combined. If you overmix it or beat it on too high of a speed, it may cause gluten to develop. This means hard, rubbery brownies.Avoid Overcooking: I like to take my skillet brownie out of the oven when the center is still a tiny bit soft. It will still continue to cook for a minute or two in the pan.Cooking Times: Bake the brownies according to your liking! If you prefer your brownies to be gooier, then remove them from the oven a little sooner. If you like them baked completely through, be sure to bake them until a toothpick comes out clean.Add Nuts: I love adding chopped nuts to brownies because of their amazing texture. Try chopped walnuts or pecans in your next skillet brownie!Sauces: Just like a sundae, top your brownie with a drizzle of chocolate, white chocolate, or caramel sauce.
At Room Temperature: These brownies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap. They are best enjoyed within 3-4 days.
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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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