This recipe for Mini Skillet Brownies creates a dish that is relatively simple to make and delicious! A gooey brownie served in individual cast iron skillets make for an ideal rustic dessert.
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Ingredients
- Cocoa powder: use Dutch processed cocoa powder
- All-purpose flour: sift the flour to remove any lumps
- Chocolate: use bitter or semisweet chocolate chips
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs: this recipe uses 2 egg yolks and one egg. The egg yolks add to the gooeyness of this brownie.
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract: use pure vanilla extract - not an imitation vanilla
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Place chocolate and butter in a heat-proof bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds. Stir well. Continue heating for 30 second bursts at 50% power until melted, stirring well between each heating.
Add the egg, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl with the chocolate and butter. Whisk together until well combined.
Add the flour and cocoa powder to the mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
Divide brownie batter evenly between the 4 skillets. Place skillets on a baking sheet. Bake in 350° F preheated oven for 15 - 17 minutes. Cool brownies for 15 - 20 minutes before serving.
Serving
Want to serve these mini skillet brownies while they are warm? Consider either of the following options:
- Make the batter and fill the skillets earlier in the day. Wrap in plastic and place in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, bake the brownies and let cool for 15 - 20 minutes and serve.
- To rewarm, place the baked brownies in a 300° F oven for 5 minutes to warm slightly.
Variations
Want to add a bit more taste or texture to these individual skillet brownies? Consider the following:
- Nuts - stir ½ cup of toasted and chopped nuts to the brownie batter. Consider pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc...
- Ice cream - place a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each brownie
- Candy - stir ½ cup of M&Ms, mini caramels or another candy of your choice to the brownie batter
- Whipped cream: in a medium-sized bowl add ¼ cup of powdered sugar to ¾ cup of heavy cream. Whip until medium peaks form and spoon over top of brownies.
Equipment
Use the following to create the mini skillet brownies:
- Individual cast iron skillets
- Bowls
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Whisk and spatula
Storage
These individual skillet brownies are so gooey and chewy they are fine left at room temperature. Simply cover the brownies with a kitchen towel or place in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Alternatively, freeze for up to 3 months.
FAQ
Will gluten-free flour work in this brownie recipe?
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📋 Recipe
Individual Cast Iron Skillet Brownies
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet Pan
- 2 Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Hand whisk and rubber spatula
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup All-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup Cocoa Powder (Dutch processed)
- ½ cup Unsalted butter, melted (4 ounces)
- 1 cup Chocolate chips, semisweet (6 ounces)
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 1 large Egg
- ⅔ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Skillet preparation
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃)
- Lightly brush each cast iron skillet with melted butter2 Tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder to remove any lumps.½ cup All-purpose flour, ⅓ cup Cocoa Powder (Dutch processed)
- Place chocolate and butter in a heat-proof bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds. Stir well. Continue heating for 30 second bursts at 50% power until melted, stirring well between each heating.1 cup Chocolate chips, semisweet, ½ cup Unsalted butter, melted
- Add the egg, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl with the chocolate and butter. Whisk together until well combined.2 large Egg yolks, 1 large Egg, ⅔ cup Granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- Add the flour and cocoa mixture to the mixing bowl. Stir until well combined and no dry ingredients are visible.
Assemble and bake skillet cookies
- Divide brownie batter evenly between the 4 skillets. Spread evenly in each pan using the back of a spoon.
- Place skillets on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 15 - 17 minutes.
- Cool brownies for 15 - 20 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Food safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Joe says
We made these with gluten free flour, and they were delicious.
dessertswithstephanie says
Hi Joe, so pleased you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for the feedback.