Ultimate Skillet Brownie
This Ultimate Skillet Brownie delivers on every level—decadent, easy to make, and perfect for sharing (or not).
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter 12 Tbsp; 170g
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate 113g, coarsely chopped
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar 300g
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder 42g
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 125g, spooned & leveled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips about 200g, divided
- Optional for serving ice cream, salted caramel sauce, and/or hot fudge sauce
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir butter, oil, chopped chocolate, and sugar until melted and smooth (about 5 minutes). Alternatively, microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time. Pour into a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
- Whisk eggs and vanilla into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the skillet and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake for 30–36 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Top with ice cream or drizzle with caramel for extra decadence.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality baking chocolate like Ghirardelli or Baker’s brand. Avoid chocolate chips for melting. Dutch-process cocoa powder enhances richness, but natural cocoa works too. Room temperature eggs blend more smoothly into the batter for a uniform texture.