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Skillet Brownie for Two – Delight in this small-batch brownie, baked right in a skillet for perfectly crispy edges and a gooey center. It’s the ideal, fuss-free dessert to satisfy your chocolate cravings without any leftovers.
This Skillet Brownie for Two hits the sweet spot with its enticingly crispy edges and deliciously gooey center. It’s the perfect solution for satisfying those chocolate cravings without leaving a surplus of sweets.
This recipe is mouthwatering as it is, but you can lean into the decadence by adding homemade toppings like Hot Fudge Sauce, Marshmallow Fluff, or a scoop of No-Churn Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.
This small batch brownie recipe is about enjoying the little things—a warm, chocolatey treat that’s easy to prepare and even easier to devour. It’s perfect for those evenings when you want something sweet without the hassle of a big batch. Just mix, bake, and enjoy the decadence in your own kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Small Batch Brownie Recipe
- Quick and Easy Preparation: This small-batch brownie takes only 20 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for spontaneous dessert cravings.
- Intense Chocolate Flavor: Made with rich cocoa and optional chocolate chips, this brownie delivers a deep chocolate taste that satisfies even the most serious of chocolate lovers.
- Gourmet Results with Simple Ingredients: Create a luxurious dessert using everyday ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. With this one, there’s no need to hunt for specialty items.
What You’ll Need
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- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- All-Purpose Flour
- Salt
- Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- Chocolate Chips (Optional)
How To Make A Brownie For Two
- Preheat the Oven: Start by heating your oven to 350°F.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients — unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, cream together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined, ensuring the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly until everything is well incorporated.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just enough to combine everything into a smooth batter without overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: If using, gently fold chocolate chips into the batter to distribute them evenly.
- Prepare the Skillet: Pour the brownie batter into a greased 5-inch cast iron skillet, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges start to pull away from the pan but the center is still slightly soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownie cool in the skillet for a few minutes before serving warm, perhaps topped with ice cream or your favorite sundae toppings.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Preheat the Skillet: Lightly heating the skillet before adding the batter can help create an even more crispy edge, enhancing the textural contrast with the gooey center.
- Control the Texture with Baking Time: For a gooier brownie, bake on the lower end of the time range. For a firmer texture, add a few extra minutes.
- Add Nuts for Crunch: Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for added crunch and a nutty flavor.
- Experiment with Extracts: While vanilla extract is standard, try almond or mint extract for a unique twist on the classic chocolate flavor.
- Serve Right from the Skillet: For added charm and fewer dishes, serve the brownie warm right in the skillet. It makes for a delightful presentation and keeps the brownie warm longer.
Yes, you can use a small baking pan or oven-safe dish instead of a skillet. A mini loaf pan or a small round cake pan would work well. You may have to adjust the cooking time to accommodate.
The brownie is done when the edges look set and start to pull away from the skillet, but the center still looks slightly underbaked and gooey. This usually takes about 12-15 minutes in the oven.
Yes, you can double the ingredients and use a larger skillet, such as an 8-inch skillet. Remember to slightly increase the baking time to accommodate the larger amount of batter.
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Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- pinch of salt
- 6 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 whole large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips, (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- In a small bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and pinch of salt to combine. Set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugar until well combined. Add in the egg and vanilla and beat until fully incorporated
- Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into a 5 inch cast iron skillet (or a bread loaf pan).
- Bake for 12-15 minutes. The edges will start to pull away from the pan.
- Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Top with ice cream and sundae toppings if desired. Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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What a wonderful tribute to Joan. I have a feeling she would have loved this skillet brownie!
I love our close our food blogging community really is! In times like this I am thankful for finding friends that I have! I know Joan would love to indulge in this skillet brownie!
This is a great recipe! I love the serving size, and cooking them in a skillet gives them a great edge on the outside.
Thanks for this recipe! I loved how easy it was to make – just mix, pour into the skillet, and bake.
This dessert is do decadent and full of flavor!
This turned out so good! Perfect dessert on busy weeknights!
The Skillet Brownie for Two was the perfect dessert for date night! It was rich, gooey, and just the right size for sharing. We topped it with vanilla ice cream and it was heavenly!
I can’t make a whole batch of brownies because I’ll want to eat them all, so this was perfect for me! It was just the right amount!
This may be for 2, but I can definitely eat the whole thing! It’s so good and so hard to want to share!