Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUnion Bar & Soda FountainBrookie Skillet Recipe

Brookie Skillet Recipe

Time1h
Serves8

dark-chocolate, fudgy brownie skillet topped with vanilla ice cream, magic shell, and pecans

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Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

Toppings

Method

Brownie Preparation

  1. 1

    Melt the Butter

    In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.

  2. 2

    Mix Sugars and Eggs

    Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup brown sugar until well combined. Allow to cool slightly. Add 2 large eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 tsp salt.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in 1 cup dark chocolate chips.

  1. 5

    In a mixing bowl, cream together 0.5 cup unsalted butter, 0.5 cup granulated sugar, and 0.5 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  2. 6

    Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well combined.

  3. 7

    In another bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 0.5 tsp baking soda, and 0.5 tsp salt.

  4. 8

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips.

Assemble and Bake

  1. 9

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 10

    Layer the Skillet

    In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, pour the brownie batter evenly on the bottom, then spoon dollops of cookie dough on top of the brownie batter.

  3. 11

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs.

  4. 12

    Cool and Serve

    Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Top with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, drizzle with magic shell, and sprinkle 0.5 cup chopped pecans before serving.

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