Gooey Chocolate Chip Skillet Brownie

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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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Step 2: Bake

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

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

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.

• Vanilla Ice Cream
• Mint Chip Ice Cream
• Cinnamon Ice Cream
• Chantilly Cream
• Fresh Berries
• Chocolate Sauce
• Caramel Sauce

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

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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