Ultimate Skillet Brownie
A rich and gooey skillet brownie with chunks of semi-sweet chocolate, perfect for sharing or indulging solo.
Ingredients
Dairy and Oils
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
Optional for serving
- ice cream, salted caramel sauce, and/or hot fudge sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt butter, oil, chocolate, and sugar over medium heat until smooth, then cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
- Whisk eggs and vanilla into the cooled chocolate mixture, then fold in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and 1 cup chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the skillet, sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top, and bake for 30–36 minutes.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving with optional toppings.
Notes
For extra gooeyness, underbake slightly and serve warm.