How to Make the Best Skillet Brownies in Cast Iron
With the holidays quickly approaching, I’m sharing how to make the best Skillet Brownies in cast iron! I’m adding pictures to show you exactly how to do this!
Skillet brownies have an extraordinary flavor. They are delicious, and everyone will gobble them up.
I like to bring these Skillet Brownies to holiday parties because they don’t take me long to make. This time of year, there are always a ton of parties!
At work parties, family get-togethers, and neighborhood block parties, you can bring along these brownies, stay on budget, and save time.
How to Make Skillet Brownies
Making these Skillet Brownies will take less than an hour from start to finish. I love adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream to them, and you’ll love it, too.
This is such a special treat for the grandkids when they come over! If you love this recipe, you’ll also love my Caramel Apple Crisp, Oreo Pudding Dessert, or Peppermint French Vanilla Cake Dip.
Step One
For these Skillet Brownies, you will want to preheat the oven to (350°F) = (176°C) degrees. While you’re doing that, grease an 8-inch pan. Doing both of these steps early in the baking process is essential.
Step Two
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl. I love watching the butter and how it melts!
Step Three
This step is easy: add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and peppermint.
Step Four
In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Isn’t it satisfying to see all of those dry ingredients come together?!
Step Five
Take the time to mix the wet ingredients! If whisking by hand, do at least 25 turns.
Step Six
Pour into a mixing bowl and combine the dry ingredients well with the wet ingredients to remove lumps.
Step Seven
Spread into a greased pan. Bake for 25-35 minutes. The brownies should still be soft when you remove them from the oven. Do not overbake!
These brownies are dark and rich. Let them cool completely.
When cool, serve with some vanilla ice cream. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your skillet.
Finished Product
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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Preheat oven to (350°F) = (176°C) degrees.
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Grease an 8-inch cast iron pan.
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl.
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Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and peppermint.
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Combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
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Pour into a mixing bowl and combine the dry ingredients well with the wet ingredients to remove lumps.
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Spread into a greased pan. You can bake this in a greased and floured 8-inch cast iron pan at (350°F) = (176°C) degrees for 25-35 minutes.
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When you remove the brownies from the oven, they will be soft. Do not overbake! These brownies are dark and rich. Let cool completely. When cool, serve with vanilla ice cream. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your skillet.
What Pan is Best for Making Brownies?
In this edition of brownie baking, we are using a cast-iron skillet. The skillet bakes the brownies more evenly, so you may enjoy making brownies this way more than you like them in a regular pan.
Can I bake this recipe in a glass pan?
Yes, you can. I have made this recipe in an 8-inch glass or metal pan for years. You will bake it the same way at degrees for 25-35 minutes, being careful not to overbake.
Can You Bake Brownies in an Electric Skillet?
For best results, brownies should be baked in an oven. However, if you are camping, you could bake them over a fire in your cast iron Dutch oven pan. Cooking them in an electric skillet could result in uneven brownies.
Where to Buy a Cast Iron Skillet?
You can buy a cast-iron skillet on Amazon. You can also ask Grandma if she has a cast iron skillet you can have. Also, garage sales are bound to have a great selection of skillets. Here is a list of the seven cast-iron pieces you need in your home.
How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet
Coat the skillet with a layer of shortening or vegetable oil. Then, bake the skillet at (375°F) = (190°C) degrees. Seasoning can be done over time.
How to Restore a Cast Iron Skillet
Luckily, I have had many cast-iron skillets, and I can teach you how to restore one.
Final Word
Now that you know the secret to true amazing Skillet Fudgy Brownies, you can make them anytime. Once you buy a cast iron skillet, you will have it for many years. Just make sure you serve these brownies with a scoop of ice cream. May God bless this world, Linda.
Good morning Linda,
Looks like a good recipe except for one ingredient missing. Here in Texas, we would add a cup of chopped pecans to make it perfect. LOL!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hi Harry, oh my gosh, you are so right!!! My grandparents lived in Arlington Heights, TX and they had a pecan farm (very small). We used to sit around and crack them, freshest pecans ever. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! You made my day! Linda
I’m wondering if you make a big skillet of brownies (or any other baked good) can I keep it in there or do I have to transfer it to Tupperware container? Also if it cools how do I clean it then since your supposed to clean it while hot. Jenifer
Hi Jenifer, no you cannot leave it in your cast iron pan. You need to transfer the food out of it. I would wash it and reseason the pan with vegetable spray or your oil of choice. Let the pan heat up on the stove, watch it carefully, let it cool and store it. Linda
Hi Appy, oh I’m so glad you brought this to my attention, I have arthritis as well. I have made this recipe for years in an 8-inch greased and floured pan at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. I’m going to go add this to the post and the recipe card. Thank you so much!! Linda
I’m going to try these this next weekend! Off the subject, but could you try to put together a list of good books, especially fiction, as relates to prepping? My 2 favorites are One Second After, One Year After. I haven’t been able to find the third of this series, The Final Day (? as to title), so may have to order online. And I liked Last Light too. I think it has a sequel ? Sometimes fiction can get my butt thinking and moving…don’t know what else is out there, besides the left behind series. I’ve been off and on writing a story about a family after solar flares. Keep thinking I need to try to do online publishing of it but then go back in and edit. Lol, it will never be done. Anyways, just a hopeful thought for you to blog about books.
Hi Wendy, this is a great idea about the books, I will do that. Do you live in Utah? I know a lot of people self-publish through Cedar Fort in Utah County I think. When I was asked to write a book called “Prepare Your Family For Survival” I had no idea how hard it would be. It was hard for me anyway. Everything I wrote was crossed checked and edited by 4 people. The only thing they pulled from my manuscript was a laundry ball (they said they are useless) AND my bread recipe had to be cut way down. They said no one makes 8 loaves at a time. LOL! Life is so funny sometimes. Linda
My girls and I made these delicious brownies last night in our cast iron pan. They were sooo easy and sooo yummy! What a fun way to make brownies! We served them warm with a side of vanilla ice cream. We will definitely be making these again!❤️
Hi Camille, oh I can almost smell the brownies baking right now! Add some vanilla ice cream and life is so good! Linda
These brownies are perfect and delicious!!!
Hi Tiffany, thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you liked them! Linda
When it comes to brownies, these are my favorite. I can’t wait to make them again this weekend. YUMMY!!!!
Hi Jess, oh, I’m glad you made them! They are so easy to make! Kids love them! Linda
There is a restaurant close to my house call BJ’s pizza. They have something similar to this and they call it a pizookie. So I was so excited when I saw this post. The kids and I had a great time making it
Hi Alli, oh my gosh, I love hearing this! I love anything in a cast iron pan! Linda
I love brownies! I have all the ingredients on hand. Will try this recipe soon.
Hi Leanne, thank you for the 5 stars, my sweet friend! It’s fairly small batch not to much, just right! LOL! Linda
I am always looking for small recipes! I have a lot of recipes I have cut down from 4 to 2 servings and from 6 to 3 servings. The most challenging part of cutting down the servings is the seasonings! Sometimes a full recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of something and I don’t have a 1/8 teaspoon! Fortunately, I have been cooking for enough years that I can judge for myself how some spices/herbs will affect the final product. Baking is a bit more exacting but when I cook, many times it is a little of this and a lot of that!!!
I need to measure my little cast iron skillet and make adjustments to the recipe if mine is a bit smaller or larger! I can never remember if mine is 6 inches or 8 inches!!
Hi Leanne, its the “egg” in recipes that are hard for me to cut down to say 1/2 of an egg. I play around with it until it works! I made one loaf of bread with one egg as I remember. I need to go look. The loaf was too yellow for my liking, I think I will redo the recipe with just the egg white! Maybe! Linda
Linda, I agree the egg is an issue! When I buy boxed things like cake mixes, I generally look at how many eggs are required. I have also purchased liquid egg to help with that. I used to be able to buy liquid whole egg but haven’t seen it for some time.
Hi Leanne, my SIL bought liquid egg whites and I couldn’t eat them but I might cook with them. I know it would be easier than cracking several eggs. I had Mark pick up a Spice cake so I can make you 2 ingredient muffins!! Yay! Linda