Skillet Brownie (for 2 or 4)

I don't know many people who don't like brownies.  And a skillet brownie is an extra special treat.  This is my recipe, it's easy to make and easy on the budget - but still very tasty.

You will need:
4 Tabs. butter, melted
6 Tabs. sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 egg
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tabs. flour
1/8 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

You will need a 5 inch cast iron skillet.
You can also use 4 mini 3 1/2 inch individual cast iron skillets, or one bread loaf pan., (be sure to spray the bread loaf pan with baking spray).

In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and melted butter.  Stir well.

Note:  if you are watching your sugar intake, you can use a sugar substitute.  I have done this several times, and it turns out fine.

Add the cocoa powder.

Add the egg.

Add the vanilla extract.

Stir well to combine everything.

Add the flour.

Add the salt.

Stir well to combine everything well.

Pour into the cast iron skillet.

Smooth out the batter.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the edges of the brownie start to pull away from the pan.

Remove from over and allow to cool on a baking rack for 5 minutes.

Now it's ready to eat.

We like to add a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream and a few sprinkles on top, (just for festive decorations).

When you bring a warm skillet brownie dessert to the table, your family and friends will feel extra special.  And only you know that it was quick and easy to make.

Give this a try, and you mike be making brownie desserts more often.

Enjoy !

Brownies

Who doesn't love brownies!!  But why pay $1.50 - $2.50 a box, when you can whip up a batch for under a $1.00.  Let me show you my brownie mix - it's lower in sugar and fat and tastes so much better...

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray a 8 X 8 baking dish - this mix will come together pretty quick.

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 teas salt
1/4 teas baking powder
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup applesauce (see my note below)
1 teas vanilla

Note:  I make my own applesauce, but you can use store bought.  We like using applesauce, to cut down on the fat.  If you want to use 1/2 cup oil, then you will probably want to increase the sugar to 1 full cup.

In a large bowl measure together the sugar, flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder.  Stir together.

 Now add the applesauce, eggs and vanilla to the flour mixture.

 Stir until well mixed, but don't over work the mixture.  Pour into your pan.

Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until done.

And there you have it.  From start to finish in only 1/2 hour a pan of delicious brownies.  These never last at our house.  My husband and the grand kids just love them.  They are so moist and delicious.  And they cost so much less then the boxed brownies, (and because I use applesauce, to cut down on the sugar and fat - it's healthier).

Try these and let me know what your family thinks.