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Mini Skillet Brownies

May 25, 2024 · 2 Comments

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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

ingredients needed to make individual skillet brownies
  • 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

melt chocolate and butter

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.
warm mini skillet brownie in a cast iron pan

Equipment

Use the following to create the mini skillet brownies:

  • Individual cast iron skillets
  • Bowls
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Whisk and spatula
eggs and whisk

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?

Yes, simply replace the wheat flour with a 1 to 1 gluten-free baking flour.

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📋 Recipe

individual cast iron skillet brownies with whipped cream

Individual Cast Iron Skillet Brownies

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.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Cooling time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 764 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Pan
  • 2 Bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Hand whisk and rubber spatula
  • 4 Mini Cast Iron Skillets

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 butter
    2 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

Calories: 764kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 9gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 217mgSodium: 256mgPotassium: 418mgFiber: 7gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 1097IUCalcium: 66mgIron: 5mg
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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

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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  1. Joe says

    May 25, 2024 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    We made these with gluten free flour, and they were delicious.

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      May 25, 2024 at 6:14 pm

      Hi Joe, so pleased you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for the feedback.

      Reply
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