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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Cast Iron Skillet Pizza – from Last Night’s Dinner
Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies – from The Alchemist
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Cooking Rookie says
Amazing recipe – one of the best looking brownies I've seen. Saved to the "To make soon" list :-)
Nimi SunilKumar says
Super yummy!
Amanda says
A square skillet?? Outstanding! Never seen one of those, now I'm going to be on the lookout, hope you like them! :)
Kathy says
I just bought my first SQUARE cast iron skillet (the rest are various sizes of round) and I am initiating my new skillet with your brownie recipe! Thanks Amanda!!
Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] says
I realllly need to get a cast iron skillet! This looks so good :)
Amanda says
Hi Zee :) That's measured at the top, outer edge to outer edge. Let me know how they turn out! :)
Zee says
Is that 9 3/4" measured at the top or bottom of the skillet? Cast-iron skillets usually taper to a smaller diameter at the bottom and can vary as much as 2" from the top. Thanks! Can't wait to try your recipe this week. :-)
Jerri says
Yum! I just love brownies!
Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites!
Otehlia says
I love anything that can be made in one dish. I have made plenty of thins in my cast iron skillet, but never brownies. Looks great!!
Tyrone says
Mmmmmm! Excellent use of a cast iron skillet!
Michelle says
They look delicious!
Teresa says
Okay!
I am soooo loving that everything is done in a cast iron skillet!
This recipe ROCKS!
I love my cast iron skillet!
xo
Threeundertwo says
Oh great, now I have to clean the drool off my keyboard! What a great idea to use a cast iron skillet. I love mine. I'm definitely going to try this one. Thanks so much for linking up to Finished for Friday.
Cheryl says
My husband is all about his cast iron skillet, so this is a great idea. Thanks for sharing with Craftastic Monday!
Lanie Ree says
Mmmm this looks good! I need a cast iron skillet, bad!
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Room to Inspire says
I clearly need to invest in a cast iron skillet! Thanks for linking this yummy recipe up!
Chelsea
Dina says
cool! i once made a sweet potato pie in the skillet but that's because it was thanksgiving and the oven had broken!
Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! says
These look wonderful…here in the south a cast iron skillet is used for alot of this type of cooking/baking. Love cornbread made in one of these…Rory
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Kimberly says
I have so many cast iron skillets. I'll be making lots and lots of brownies! :)