Skillet Brownies – Fresh meals for the whole family

Looking for a quick and easy dessert that’s sure to impress? Try these delicious skillet brownies! Crunchy and gooey, made with a ready-made brownie mix and baked in a cast iron skillet, perfect for a cozy night in or a party with friends, these skillet brownies are a crowd-pleaser you won’t want to miss.

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Enjoy your easy straight from the pan brownie with a scoop of ice cream and don’t forget to share your creation with other chocolate lovers!

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Can I use a different type of flour?

Yes, you can use almond flour or another type of flour if you are gluten sensitive. Just be aware that the texture may change slightly, but it will still be delicious.

Can I use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips?

Yes, you can use dark chocolate, but you can add a little brown sugar to balance out the bitter taste.

How do I know when the brownies are done?

Insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies. If there are moist crumbs left, your brownies are perfectly cooked. Remember, they will continue to cook as they cool.

Can I add peanut butter or other additives?

Absolutely! You can stir in peanut butter, add nuts, or even sprinkle in some espresso powder to enhance the flavor of your brownies in the pan.

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Can I make this recipe without a cast iron skillet?

Yes, you can use any ovenproof skillet or even a casserole dish. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time if necessary.

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Ingredients required

  • Brownie mix: I used Duncan Hines brownie mix and Great Value brownie mix, but any brand will work for this recipe. Use your favorite boxed brownie mix for best results.
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Salted butter: Replace the ingredients with unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt if necessary.
  • Large eggs
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips: You can also use milk, dark, mini or white chocolate chips.
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    • Ingredients at room temperature: Using room temperature eggs and butter will create a smoother batter, resulting in fudgier brownies. This is especially important for getting that perfect gooey texture in your cast iron skillet brownies.
    • Do not bake for too long: The most important thing to remember with this skillet brownie recipe is to avoid overbaking. The edges should be set and the center should be slightly gooey. This will continue to cook as it cools, giving you the best brownies with chewy edges and a gooey center.
    • Espresso powder: For chocolate lovers: add a small amount espresso powder to your dry ingredients can enhance the chocolate flavor without making your brownies taste like coffee. This little secret makes a great recipe even better!
    • Storage: If you have leftovers (although that’s hard to imagine with such a delicious dessert), store your brownies in an airtight container. They’ll stay moist and gooey for a few days.

    How do you make brownies in a pan?

    1. Place a 10-inch seasoned cast iron skillet on the center rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F while you prepare the brownie batter.
    2. In a large bowl, combine the brownie mixture and flour until well combined. brownie mix and flour in a bowlbrownie mix and flour in a bowl
    3. Beat the melted butter and eggs together for about 2 minutes until well blended.butter and eggs added to the bowlbutter and eggs added to the bowl
    4. Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.chocolate chips added to brownie batterchocolate chips added to brownie batter
    5. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and pour the batter into the preheated skillet. Use a spatula or spreading knife to spread it evenly.brownie batter in a cast iron skilletbrownie batter in a cast iron skillet
    6. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out sticky but not doughy. It will continue to cook as it cools, so make sure you remove it well before a toothpick comes out clean. baked brownie in a frying panbaked brownie in a frying pan
    7. Let the brownie cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before topping with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup (optional).ice cream added to the top of the brownieice cream added to the top of the brownie
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    Looking for a quick and easy dessert that is sure to impress? Try this delicious Skillet Brownies Recipe!

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    • Place a 10-inch seasoned cast iron skillet on the center rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees while you prepare the brownie batter.

    • In a large bowl, combine the brownie mixture and flour until well combined.

    • Beat the melted butter and eggs together for about 2 minutes until well blended.

    • Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

    • Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and pour the batter into the preheated skillet. Use a spatula or spreading knife to spread it evenly.

    • Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out sticky but not doughy. It will continue to cook as it cools, so make sure you remove it well before a toothpick comes out clean.

    • Let the brownie cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before topping with vanilla ice cream (optional) and serving warm.

    Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 68G | Egg white: 7G | Fat: 31G | Saturated fat: 16G | Polyunsaturated fat: 2G | Monounsaturated fat: 10G | Trans fat: 0.5G | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2G | Sugar: 42G | Vitamin A: 428I | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 4mg

    Nutritional Disclaimer: Family Fresh Meals is not a dietitian or nutritionist and all nutritional information shared is an estimate only. We recommend running ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify information.

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