Fudgy Skillet Brownies
A skillet is a terrific tool to make a quick and easy dinner or even dessert. These Fudgy Skillet Brownies are mixed in one bowl and then baked into a rich, chocolate coma-inducing dessert.
Homemade Brownies made in a cast iron pan make a fun presentation when serving up wedges topped with ice cream. It’s classic comfort food with a new look! I took my Best Brownie Recipe and gave it a try.
Why You Must Make
This is the time of year when we’re all looking for speedy dinner ideas. School has started as have all those accompanying after-school activities. Time is at a premium, so it’s the perfect time to break out your skillet and cook up a meal made in one pan. Start to finish an hour or less. Some of my favorites are Skillet Italian Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches, Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta, and Chicken Piccata. But don’t you dare forget the last course…dessert!
- Skillet desserts are the best! They’re a bit rustic served right out of a cast-iron skillet, and so delicious!!!
- These make a unique presentation without much effort.
- Who doesn’t love a fudgy brownie???
Ingredient Notes
- Kitchen Staples – Butter, Sugar, Salt, Flour
- Semisweet Chocolate – Chopped, then melted with the butter. I use Ghirardelli bars.
- Instant Coffee Crystals – Coffee accentuates the flavor of chocolate in desserts. You may omit if you’re not a fan of coffee.
- Eggs – I use large eggs unless otherwise noted; have them at room temperature for easier incorporation into the batter.
- Vanilla Extract – Make sure it’s real vanilla extract, not artificially flavored. I use the Nielsen-Massey brand.
- Milk Chocolate Chips – Optional, but if you have them in your kitchen, go for it!
Fudgy Skillet Brownies
I have a handful of skillet recipes that I make over and over, but almost all are entrees. It was time to increase my repertoire.
These fudgy skillet brownies are thick and decadent, but best of all, they’re a snap to make! I whip them up mid-afternoon and let them cool on the counter till after dinner.
Served in wedges, they can be jazzed up with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of fudge or caramel sauce. Swoon-worthy.
How to Make
Recipe Tips
- I used a 10-inch Le Creuset Skillet and this recipe filled the pan to the brim. If your skillet is smaller, I’d suggest making ⅔ of this recipe or you may have a mess in your oven.
- Make sure you grease the pan well so you can get the brownie wedges out easily.
- With a smaller skillet, increase the oven temperature to 350º and decrease the time to about 40 minutes. You’ll have some leftover batter.
- With brownies, it’s hard to tell when they are done. The toothpick test that you use for cakes is not accurate. I know when my kitchen fills with an intense brownie aroma, the time is near. They’ll pull away from the edge of the pan very slightly and should have risen to the top of the skillet.
- PRO-Tip: You may also cut a little divot out of the middle of the brownies. If this exposes wet batter, replace the divot, cook for at least 10 more minutes, and recheck.
- The baking time will vary depending on your skillet and oven. I baked a batch with a new oven and my brownies took 15 more minutes than in my old oven. So make sure to check them with a toothpick or skewer to make sure the center is cooked.
- I added some milk chocolate chips to tone down the chocolate intensity for one particular family member. Add white chocolate, bittersweet, semisweet chips, or even chunks of toffee to customize them for your family. Toasted walnuts would be fabulous, too, but they wouldn’t fly with my picky crew!
Frequently Asked Questions
Just cover the skillet with plastic wrap or foil to keep them airtight.
If you wrap your brownies well, they’ll keep for 3-4 days stored at room temperature.
Use good quality ingredients, especially the chocolate. Don’t overmix and don’t overbake.
More Skillet Desserts:
- Gooey Texas Sheet Cake Skillet from The Cookie Rookie
- Patriotic Skillet Cookie
- Skillet S’mores Dip
- More of my Best Brownie Recipes
Fudgy Skillet Brownies Recipe
One bowl, one skillet, one delicious, fudgy brownie recipe!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter (1 ½ sticks)
- 12 ounces, semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
- 2 ¼ cups sugar
- 6 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
- ¾ cup milk chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325º.
- Grease a deep 10-inch skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe mixing bowl, gently melt the butter and semisweet chocolate, stopping to stir occasionally, until smooth.
- Whisk in the instant coffee. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk in sugar, then eggs, and vanilla. Stir in salt, then the flour until just combined. Mix in chocolate chips.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 55 to 1 hour, 10 minutes. Time will vary depending on your skillet and oven.
- Cool, cut into wedges, and serve with ice cream if desired.
Notes
The brownies will be denser if you don't use an electric mixer to blend.
The instant coffee accentuates the chocolate flavor without tasting overtly of coffee. You may omit it if desired.
If you're unsure if your brownies are done, take a knife and cut into the center of the brownies. You should not see any batter if they're done.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 wedgeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 482Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 227mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 2gSugar: 58gProtein: 5g
35 Comments on “Fudgy Skillet Brownies”
These brownies were so easy to make and incredibly fudgy and delicious!
These skillet brownies look amazing! Yum!
Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday. Hope to see you at the party next week!
this is going to be gone in 60 seconds when I make this one everyone will swoon over it! thanks Liz
that looks so yummy!
I’ve been using my cast iron skillet a ton lately but I have not been using skillets for desserts enough and clearly that is a mistake! These brownies look fab!
Oh wow!
This looks fabulous! I wish I could take a bite,
Thanks for sharing
Julie
Gourmet Getaways
I have visions of sitting at the table enjoying this right from the skillet with my granddaughter. Love the tips also.
Would love to make these for a birthday later this month! Just wondered – the 1 tspn. of instant coffee, is that the dry powder or 1 tspn. of brewed coffee? And when you melt the chocolate in the microwave, is the microwave at 50% power or 100% power? Thank you! You can probably tell I’m a novice cook.
Hi, Janet! The instant coffee is the powder not brewed—I’ve made a note in the recipe to clarify. I always melt at full power, but stop and stir every 30 seconds or so to stir. Hope you enjoy!!!
Oh my goodness! This looks heavenly!
Gorgeous, Liz! I so love that fudge drizzle. What a treat!
The “gouter” parfait for my children! We will love taste your chocolate temptation!
pinned and loved xoxo
So much chocolate! This looks wonderful!
Oh my, that looks beyond naughty and delicious. I just gained 2 lbs looking at that beautiful photo! 😉
So much YUM in one photo, Liz!! Way to nail this one. <3
These skillet fudge brownies look INCREDIBLE, Liz! I love how packed they are with chocolaty goodness. And I’m kinda sorta crushing on that cherry red glazed cast iron skillet!
I never thought of making brownies in a skillet, but wow these look yummy. This is the perfect chocolate dessert for the chocolate lovers in my family!
I am definitely going to make these. I am not much of a baker so I’m glad you gave some tips!
We have the big birthday September month and this sounds like the perfect star with a few candles. You are ahead of the game and so right that one pan skillet meals are just perfect this time of the year as life is so busy. Can’t wait to try these other recipes in the round up. Pinned!
I still haven’t tried skillet baking!!! I have to ASAP! This looks phenomenal 🙂
This looks so chocolaty and rich, and that ice cream melting down the sides into a puddle… perfection!
wow Liz, this looks seriously tempting with that fudgy texture!!
That’s a pretty brownie, Liz! Have a wonderful week, dear! xoxo
Great and helpful tips for telling when the brownie is done, Liz! My skillet does not get enough play time in the kitchen. Your brownie recipe is a great way to get started again =) Thank you for the recipe and hosting a stellar Sunday Supper.
That Le Creuset skillet is awesome! I’ve never thought to make brownies in a skillet but I have made my crostatas in there and it’s beautiful. The girls have been asking to make brownies so we must try this recipe!
These brownies sound amazingn! I’ve never seen skillet brownies but holy moly they look so delicious!
I tend to just think savory coming out of a skillet…this could definitely broaden my horizons!
With all those eggs and chocolate and sugar I bet these are the richest brownies ever. Major yum with that ice cream on top.
The decadence! But sure it’s worth it 🙂
This is the most drool worthy recipe! Love everything about it!
Well, this looks like a GOOD TIME all caps needed! 🙂
Your skillet browning looks amazing! I love that you can see the chocolate chips.
I see lots of great sounding meals above, and I’m sure your brownies were a big hit:@)
Brownies.. Yummy! I love any kind of brownies! 🙂