Skillet Cocoa Brownies

By srumbel

Sweet and satisfying, these Skillet Cocoa Brownies are good enough to please any hungry teen, especially mine!
from sweetbakedlife.com

Ingredients

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
• 1-1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup flour

Preparation

Step 1

Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9-inch cast iron skillet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

In the top of a double boiler (placed over simmering water) add the butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt. Stir occasionally until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool until warm.

Stir in the vanilla then add the eggs one at a time, beating with a spoon to fully incorporate after each one. Add the flour and stir until completely combined. Pour into prepared skilled and spread evenly with a spatula.

Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center has moist crumbs attached. Let cool on a rack, sprinkle with confectioners sugar (if desired) and cut into large squares and eat!