If you are a fan of chewy, fudge-like brownies, you’ll love this recipe. I did have to make this twice, to make sure I had the baking time right, but it was worth it. They are truly fabulous! Thick, chewy, rich! You won’t need any mixing bowls for this recipe, everything happens in the cast iron skillet. The only additional tools will be some measuring cups, a measuring spoon, a wooden spoon for stirring, and a rubber spatula.
I developed this recipe myself. It’s adapted from one that I have always baked in a 13×9 baking pan, so I scaled it down a bit. If you have a favorite brownie recipe of your own, you can certainly use that and just watch the baking time. It’s also important to note that I used a 9 3/4″ cast iron skillet. If yours is larger or smaller, you’ll need to adjust the baking time a bit.
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You’ll also notice that my oven temperature is set to 325, rather than the standard 350 that most brownie recipes call for. That’s because these are fairly thick brownies and you don’t want to over bake the outside and under bake the insides. So instead, I decreased the temperature and increased the baking time. In fact, the picture of the individual slice above is from the first batch, which was a little underdone, BUT would be perfect warmed with ice cream. So on to the recipe, shall we??
Don’t they stick to the pan?? No, the seasoning from your cast iron skillet will keep the brownies from sticking. I suggest using an icing spatula to remove the wedges.
Enjoy!
Brownies in a Cast Iron Skillet
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- ¾ cup 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate coarsely chopped
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup unbleached all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 F. Place cast iron skillet on stovetop burner.
- Cut butter into 6 chunks and place in skillet with the chocolate. Cook over very low heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- Because the heat is low, it can take some time, so measure out your other ingredients while it's melting, so you aren't tempted to turn up the heat!
- When the chocolate and butter are completely melted, remove pan from the heat and add both sugars. Stir until everything is combined.
- Add eggs, one at a time, stir well after each addition.
- Add vanilla, stir well.
- Add flour and salt and stir until there are no traces of flour left.
- Use a rubber spatula around the edge of the pan to clean off the sides and get all the batter into the middle.
- Place skillet in the oven and bake for 50 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center to test for doneness. Toothpick should come out clean, with the possibility of a couple of crumbs. If it's still wet, put back in the oven and bake at 5 minute intervals.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. If you like warm brownies with ice cream and chocolate sauce (mmmmmmm!), cut a wedge now. :) Otherwise, cool brownies completely before cutting into wedges.
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Angie says
So Cute, I love it! Nothings better than a fudgy brownie
Mimi says
I love baking in the cast iron skillet. I never thought of doing dessert in one. Thanks for sharing your wonderful idea!
Valerie says
I'm a big fan of making minimal dirty dishes, AND brownies are a huge favorite at my house. Looks like this recipe is going onto the "to try soon" list. Thanks for sharing!
Lisa Marie Mary says
That sounds so uber delicious and in fact, your underdone one looks just *perfect* to me! Yumm! Going to send this to my SIL and see if she wants to try it out!!
cookies and cups says
very cool ~ I have a cast iron skillet that I almost never use..not sure why, but I guess I will be dusting it off to make these!
Tasty Eats At Home says
I bet that cast iron skillet makes such perfectly chewy edges. This is genius. Yum!
Von says
Cooking it in a skillet is such a good idea! And these look delicous too!
Chow and Chatter says
cool how you cooked it looks so moist
Kathy@theshebearofeleven says
I have an iron skillet and two granddaughters here right now, we're going to bake these brownies. Thank-you for the recipe.
Ingrid says
Very cool! Love that it's made all in one bowl, er skillet! :)
~ingrid
Tia says
this sounds awesome! that's a great idea Amanda, I love it.
Marie says
That tears it, I have to find me an iron skillet!! Those look fabulous!
Aunt Sis says
Cracker Barrel has some fantastic cast iron skillets. Both in store and on their website. Or you can order from Cabella’s
http://www.crackerbarrel.com
http://www.cabellas.com
gail says
I love that you made EVERYTHING in the skillet! Brilliant!
Scott K says
I love my cast-iron skillet, but have never thought of doing this. Looks wonderful!
Sue Sparks says
Love it! Can't wait to try it! You've done it again:)
Katrina says
Camping brownies! ;)
Great idea. I'll have to try it. I was just about to make some brownies with some fun mix-ins, wonder if I should try it in the skillet??
I think another good reason to use a lower temperature is because of the dark pan, you should always use 25 degrees less than a recipe says if your pan is dark.
jose manuel says
Que original forma de hacer los brownies. Se ven estupendos. Un saludo
Kristin says
Yum. I might just have to go out and buy a cast iron skillet just so I can make these. They looks insanely good!
Megan says
Oh oh oh, this would be perfect for camping. Gotta love having a camp trailer! ;)
Cowgirl Chef says
I love that you made brownies in a cast iron skillet. Beautiful.