Warm Chocolate Bar Brownie Skillet with Sea Salt

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Decadent fudgy brownie baked in a cast iron skillet topped with melted dark chocolate chunks and sprinkled with flaky sea salt. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 43 minutes, layers unsalted butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 28 min Serves 8 American cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth and glossy.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup brown sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until combined.
  3. Step 3: Whisk in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, sift together 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Step 6: Pour batter into a greased 8-inch cast iron skillet, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate bar evenly over the batter.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 25-28 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still slightly gooey.
  9. Step 9: Immediately sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt over the warm brownie and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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