Dark Chocolate Chip Skillet Brownie

Close your eyes, imagine biting in to a warm, chocolate-y brownie. To make your dreams come true, try this skillet brownie -- it delivers the perfect chewy, chocolate-y experience that you need. This recipe's chocolate flavor is elevated with a sprinkle of flake salt to finish. Delightful!

Makes one large 10" cookie

Ingredients:
8 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ounce espresso, or strong coffee
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
1/2 teaspoon coarse flake salt, for garnish

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

2. In a small saucepan, brown the butter until just golden in color. The milk solids will separate and turn golden brown - this is what gives a nutty flavor to the end recipe, so be sure to scrape in all the browned bits!

3. In a stand mixer or large bowl, mix the browned butter with the granulated sugar, and brown sugar until evenly incorporated. Stir in the egg, vanilla, and espresso and mix until combined.

4. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients, flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until evenly combined.

5. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter-sugar mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips. Transfer the cookie dough to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and pat into place forming an even layer.

6. Bake in a preheated oven until the brownie is just set in the center (the dough springs back to a light fingertip touch), 18 to 20 minutes. Let the brownie cool for 5 minutes and sprinkle with flake salt before serving. Serve warm wedges with vanilla ice cream.