Cast Iron Peanut Butter Brookie-Dessert At Its Best
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We all know that the ultimate dessert combo is chocolate and peanut butter, and this Cast Iron Peanut Butter Brookie is here to satisfy that sweet tooth. Made with a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie, topped with soft peanut butter cookies and baked in a cast iron skillet, this skillet dessert is warm, gooey and totally irresistible.
Peanut Butter Brookie Skillet
This cast iron skillet peanut butter brookie recipe is perfect for sharing (or not—I won’t judge), and it’s a fun way to serve up a dessert that looks and tastes like it came straight from your favorite restaurant. Just like my recipe for this cast iron skillet brookie, this recipe is a combination of everyones two favorite treats.
With simple pantry ingredients, minimal prep, and maximum flavor, this peanut butter brookie is going to be your new go-to treat for family nights, birthdays, or just because.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Peanut Butter Brownie Skillet Dessert is the definition of comfort food, in my opinion! Here are some reasons I think you will love the skillet cookie recipe:
- Gooey, Chocolatey, Peanut Buttery Goodness-the brownie base of this skillet cookie is rich, fudgy and delicious!
- Quick and Easy Recipe– made with simple, pantry ingredients this recipe comes together quick and bakes up in just 25 minutes.
- Perfect for Sharing– make for a cozy family dessert night, game night with friends, or potluck dessert.
Why I Recommend Baking in a Cast Iron Skillet
I love using my cast iron skillet to make the perfect steak or hamburger, as well as for baking skillet cookies and cakes!
Cast iron is known for even its heat distribution, helping to make a delicious crunchy outer crust and soft center in these peanut butter brookies.
Cast iron has a non-stick surface that releases with ease and makes cleanup a breeze. The best part of cast iron in my opinion.
Ingredients Needed for This Recipe
Here’s what you will need to make this easy Peanut Butter Brookie Recipe:
For the brownie layer:
- semi sweet chocolate chips
- butter
- cocoa
- eggs
- sugar
- all purpose flour
- salt
- vanilla
For the peanut butter cookie layer:
- peanut butter
- butter
- sugar
- brown sugar
- egg
- vanilla
- all purpose flour
- salt
- baking soda
*Recipe tip-for fudgier brownies, add an additional 1/2 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips to the brownie batter before spreading into the skillet.
How to Make Cast Iron Peanut Butter Brookie Recipe
Make the Brownie Batter
- Melt the Butter– melt the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until melted. Quickly stir the chocolate chips with the melted butter until the chocolate melts and is smooth.
- Combine Egg and Sugar– combine the eggs sugar and vanilla until blended, then add in the melted butter and chocolate.
- Add the Dry Ingredients– add the flour, cocoa, and salt into the butter mixture and stir until a soft batter is formed.
- Spread the Brownie Batter– spread the brownie batter evenly into the greased 12 inch cast iron skillet.
Make the Peanut Butter Cookies
- Cream butter– cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients– add the flour, salt and baking soda and combine until a soft cookie dough is formed.
- Scoop the cookies– use a small cookie scoop or spoon and make small (about 2 teaspoons) round cookies, smash the cookie dough into a small circle, then use a fork to press in a cross pattern on each cookie before placing on top of the brownie batter.
- Bake– place the skillet cookie into a 350º F oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean when poked into the brownie batter.
- Cool– allow the brookie to cool before slicing into small squares.
How to Store
Store any leftover pieces of this brookie, place into an airtight container and keep on the counter for up to 3 days.
Serving Suggestions
- Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
- Drizzle with extra melted peanut butter or chocolate syrup
- Serve straight from the skillet with spoons for a fun, sharable dessert everyone will love.
Other Skillet Desserts To Try
Cast Iron Peanut Butter Brookie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2/3 cups flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Cookie
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F and grease a 12 inch cast iron skillet if needed
Brownie Batter
- Melt the 1/2 cup butter in the microwave, add the 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips and stir until the chocolate chips are melted.
- In a separate bowl combine the 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in the melted chocolate.
- Add the 2/3 cups flour, 1/3 cup cocoa, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir until a soft batter has formed. Spread the brownie batter into a greased 12 inch cast iron skillet.
Peanut Butter Cookies
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 egg, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla.
- Add in the 3/4 cups all purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda until a soft cookie dough is formed.
- Scoop out 2 teaspoons sized cookie dough and flatten into a small circle, then press a criss cross with a fork into the top of the cookie, then place the cookie on top of the brownie batter in the skillet.
- Bake the skillet cookie for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the cookies are browned on top of the brownie. Allow to cool before slicing.
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Notes
- Nutrition facts are just an estimate of the ingredients listed and are provided as a courtesy.
- To measure 1/2 of an egg, crack an egg into a bowl and mix it until yellow and foamy, then pour out 1/2 of the egg into the peanut butter batter.
- Store a the brookie in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
