The perfect treat for two! This Skillet Brownie Sundae is a great mini dessert for anniversaries, Valentine's Day or just a date night in!
Well, it's nearly time for another holiday, Valentine's Day of course! Valentine's Day has never been a big deal for our family. We usually make each other homemade cards and make pizza from scratch. So no crazy restaurant dinners overpriced flowers or anything like that here. Although, we are always down for some delicious dessert.
Whether you love of hate this holiday I think we can all agree that this Skillet Brownie Sundae is a must. Whether you are sharing with a lover, indulging on your own, or sharing with a friend this chocolate explosion will bring a smile to your face and heart. Top with extras like ice cream, hot fudge and strawberries for the perfect finish.
Kitchen Tools
- A Mini (5 or 6 inch) Iron Skillet
- A Bowl for Mixing the Ingredients
- A Whisk and Spoon for combining the Batter
Ingredients
- Butter
- Sugar
- Salt and Baking Powder
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- All Purpose Flour
- An Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- Chocolate Chips
- Extras for Topping: I love using vanilla ice cream, fruits, and hot fudge to top my brownie.
How To Make A Skillet Brownie Sundae
Exactly like a regular brownie, just a mini version! This easy brownie recipe is perfect for Valentine's Day or a date night in!
- Combine your sugar and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Whisk together for about a minute.
- Add in the vanilla extract and egg to the same bowl and whisk for another minute.
- Combine the remaining skillet brownie ingredients to the bowl and gently stir in until just combined.
- Finally, add the brownie batter into the iron skillet and bake on the center rack at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. You will know the skillet brownie is finished when a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Serve the brownie for two with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Pro Tips
Mix by Hand: Personally, I just like using a whisk for this brownie sundae recipe, but you could also use a electric hand or stand mixer instead. The brownie batter amount is just so small I don't like having to wash my big mixer, but do whichever method you prefer!
Don't Over-Stir: Make sure to not over-stir the brownie batter when you add in the dry ingredients. This will help the brownies get a nice fudgey texture.
Serving Suggestions
This skillet brownie sundae is dang delicious on its own. You could easily just take a spoon and dig in strait away, or you could add on some extras to make your skillet brownie into a next level sundae. My personal favorite toppings are:
- Sliced Strawberries
- Hot Fudge
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Whipped Cream
Of course you could add anything from caramel, cookies and cream ice cream, sliced banana or whatever you have. This skillet brownie recipe can be customized to your liking and preference, so let your creativity fly! If you find some awesome combos I would love to hear about them in the comment section.
Big Brownie Sundae
ABSOLUTELY, you can make this mini brownie into a macho size! A very common size iron skillet in everyone's kitchen cabinet is the 10 or 12 inch size. If you do not have a mini skillet and instead would just like to use what you have I completely understand. Luckily, it is very simple to convert this skillet brownie recipe to accommodate a larger skillet.
Plus, more yummy skillet brownie so that is always a win. Simply double all of the ingredients of the recipe and follow the exact same prep steps. Also, keep the same baking temperature; but extend the cook time. I would start with baking the skillet brownie for 30 minutes and checking it and adding an additional 5 minutes if needed. It is finished baking when a toothpick comes out mostly clean, so just go by that.
More Scrumptious Desserts
Salted Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
Nutella Rice Krispie Treats
Gooey Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Gooey Butter Cake Cookies
Common Questions
IF (let's be real there won't be any brownies left) you have leftover chocolate brownies you can store covered at room temperature for up to 7 days. If you have put ice cream or other dairy products on top then you would need to discard of any leftover brownies.
Alternatively, you could freeze the brownie sundae for up to 1 month. Place in a freezer safe container or wrap in foil. Let the chocolate brownie de-thaw in the fridge, or microwave the brownie for 30-60 seconds until warmed through.
Happy Eating!
Skillet Brownie Sundae for Two
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Melted
- ¼ Cup Granulated White Sugar
- ¾ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Egg
- 3 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tablespoon All Purpose Flour
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ Cup Chocolate Chips Plus More for Topping
Optional Toppings
- Sliced Strawberries
- Hot Fudge
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sized bowl combine melted butter and sugar and whisk for 1 minute. Next, add in the vanilla extract and egg and whisk for another 1-2 minutes. I used a hand whisk, but you could also use and electric mixer.
- Add in remaining ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not over stir the batter, this will help give the brownie a fudgey texture. Once combined add to a buttered 5-6 inch iron skillet, top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake on the center rack for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Serve warm and top with optional toppings if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Leftover Storage: In the rare event you have some brownie leftover you can store covered at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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productreferee
Wow, So yummy skillet brownie recipe. Really a mouth watering one. Can't wait to try this at home. Thanks for the sharing such a yummy recipe.
caitlyn
It is so yummy! Hope you love it!
kim
OMG... this looks amazing! This will be perfect for Valentines Day!
caitlyn
Thanks! It is so wonderful!
Roxana
This is such a mouth watering recipe. Would love to try it immediately.
caitlyn
Thank you! I hope you love it!
Jessica Formicola
So perfect for Valentine's Day...unless, of course, I eat the whole thing myself first 😉
caitlyn
Haha it is very easy to eat the entire thing in one go!
Claudia Lamascolo
What a great looking brownie and in a skillet a huge decadent bonus dessert nice job!
caitlyn
Thanks so much!
Mike Hultquist
I loved this. So chocolaty and flavorful with just the right amount of sweetness. Please don't tell anyone I ate it all myself. I had to!
caitlyn
Your secret is safe with me!
Mrs Major Hoff
So divine! And your pictures are just lovely!
caitlyn
Thank you so much!