Gooey Chocolate Chip Skillet Brownie

Name: Gooey Chocolate Chip Skillet Brownie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate; 1 cup unsalted butter; 6 large eggs (room temperature); 2 cups granulated sugar; ⅓ teaspoon salt; 1¼ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1¼ cups all purpose flour; ½ cup Dutch process cocoa powder; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

ByCaylie May 24, 2023May 14, 2023

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This super easy Gooey Chocolate Chip Skillet Brownie is our new favorite way to bake brownies! Honestly, once you try this recipe, you may never go back to just regular brownies. Made with only eight ingredients – butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, cocoa powder, and flour! It really is that simple. Every bite is rich, gooey, extra chocolate-y, and SO. GOOD. Best served warm, right out of the oven, with a scoop (or three!) of vanilla ice cream and chocolate shavings for a dessert that everyone is sure to love!

skillet brownie with three scoops of ice cream on top with two spoons dug into top right corner of brownie with another smaller spoon laying on top of brownie on bottom left corner, white flowers and chocolate chips around, a white napkin, stack of plates, and an ice cream scoop around skillet on marble surface.

About The Recipe

This is no secret. My mom and I love baking brownies! From classic brownies to brownies inspired by classic desserts (German Chocolate Brownies, anyone?). There is just something so delicious about a freshly baked brownie.

And, with the unofficial start to summer next Monday, we knew we wanted to share a new and delicious brownie recipe!

overhead shot of skillet brownie with three scoops of ice cream on top and two spoons dug into the top right side of the brownie, with chocolate chips and a bowl of chocolat echips beside, a white napkin, an ice cream scoop, a stack of plates, and two empty glasses around with white flowers on marble surface.

angled shot of skillet brownie with three spoons and three scoops of vanilla ice cream with bowl of chocolate chips and two empty glasses behind, with another glass and stack of plates in front.

But we didn’t want to share just any ordinary brownie. This needed to be special and perfect for summer!

Which, is what lead us to making this skillet brownie. I mean, is there anything better than extra large desserts in in the summertime?

And this brownie is no exception! If you thought you loved brownies before, just wait until you try this. It’s honestly love at first bite! I seriously could’ve eaten this whole skillet by myself.

It’s rich, gooey, fudgy, and extra chocolate-y!

close up overhead shot of skillet brownie with three scoops of vanilla ice cream on top with two spoons dug into brownie with another spoon laying on top of brownie with bowl of chocolate chips, white napkin, stack of plates, and two empty glasses on marble surface.

And, let’s be real, when something is served in a skillet, who needs to cut it? Just grab some spoons and dig in! This brownie is just as fun to eat as it is to make it.

The perfect dessert to enjoy all year long!

Reasons You Will Love This Skillet Brownie

Only eight ingredients.
No electric mixers required!
Made with three types of chocolate!
Thick, fudgy, gooey, with pools of melted chocolate in every bite.
A real crowd pleaser!
Perfect for summer baking.

three spoons dug into skillet brownie with three scoops of ice cream on top with chocolate chips and white flowers around.

Equipment Needed

Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Rubber Spatula
12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Cake Tester

Ingredients

Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Semi-Sweet Chocolate – For this recipe you will need lots of chocolate! By using melted chocolate and chocolate chips in this recipe, it creates the ultimate chocolate-y flavor.
Unsalted Butter – Using melted butter in these brownies creates the rich and fudgy texture that equals the perfect brownie every time.
Large Eggs – Eggs add richness and moisture to the brownies, as well as acting as a binder and giving these brownies some much-needed lift, as there is no rising agent!
Granulated Sugar – Perfectly sweetens these brownies.
Vanilla Extract – A splash of vanilla rounds off the flavor in these brownies and really makes them taste SO GOOD!
All-Purpose Flour – Gives these brownies the perfect texture.
Dutch Process Cocoa Powder – Adds an extra depth of chocolate flavor!

chocolate chips, butter, sugar, eggs, salt, vanilla, cocoa powder, and flour on marble surface.

How To Make a Skillet Brownie

Step 1: Prepare brownie batter

Combine chocolate and butter in microwave proof bowl. Microwave in 15 second increments, stirring well after each, until melted and smooth. Set aside.

butter and chocolate chips in glass bowl.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla.

Whisk in melted chocolate mixture.

Add flour and cocoa powder. Mix well.

Stir in chocolate chips.

chocolate chips piled on top of brownie batter.

chocolate chip brownie batter in glass bowl.

Step 2: Bake

Pour into prepared skillet. Bake for 40 minutes, or until desired degree of doneness.

brownie batter in skillet on marble surface.

How To Tell When The Brownie is Perfectly Baked

We found that, with this recipe in particular, using a cake tester or toothpick is the best way to tell when the brownie is perfectly baked. After inserting the cake tester, it should still be a little damp with maybe one or two crumbs on it.

This means that the brownie is still fudge-y and moist, while being just barely baked!

Mix-In Ideas

While this recipe is absolutely delicious on it’s own (I mean, it IS triple chocolate!), it’s also fun to change things up and add some mix-ins. Here are a few of our favorite things to stir into a batch of brownies.

Chopped Nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, or peanuts all taste delicious with this brownie!)
Chopped Oreos
Caramel Chunks
Peppermint Pieces
Chopped Candies (Snickers or Twix are our favs!)
Shredded Coconut

cropped close up of skillet brownie with two spoons dug into top right corner with another spoon on bottom left corner with spoonful of brownie in it, three scoops of melting vanilla ice cream on top of brownie, with white flowers around.

What To Serve With This Skillet Brownie

In my opinion, there is nothing better than a freshly baked brownie and a large scoop of vanilla ice cream! Here’s a quick list of all of our favorite things to serve with these brownies.

How To Store

After this brownie has cooled, you can store them a few different ways!

You can turn it out and cut it into individual servings and keep in an airtight container or a zip top bag and left at room temperature for 2-3 days, in an airtight container or zip top bag in the fridge for 5-7 days, or store in the freezer in a freezer safe bag for up to 2 months!

Looking for more recipes like this? Here are a few you may like:

Better Than Boxed Fudge Brownies

Brownie Cookies

S’mores Brownies

Chocolate Chip Brownie Pie

skillet brownie with two spoons dug into brownie with three scoops of ice cream on top with chocolate chips on top, with more chocolate chips around, with stack of plates and white flowers around.

Expert Tips

Do not over-mix the brownie batter.
40 minutes bake time yields a set but still gooey brownie. 45 minutes bake time yields a completely set, but still moist and fudgy brownie.
Let the brownie cool for at least 10-20 minutes for the best texture and flavor!

When you make this Gooey Chocolate Chip Skillet Brownie, leave a comment down below! We love hearing from you and answering any questions you might have! Also, be sure to tag us on social media and hashtag it #BakersTable.

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