Campfire Cast Iron Caramel Brownies Recipe
Delight in the rich, ooey-gooey goodness of these Campfire Cast Iron Caramel Brownies, an indulgent treat perfect for outdoor gatherings. Featuring double-chocolate brownie mix combined with crunchy roasted almonds and topped with soft marshmallows and melted caramel candies, this recipe is cooked over hot coals in a cast iron skillet for a smoky, rustic flavor. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an unbeatable campfire dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 Box double-chocolate brownie mix (18 ounces)
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ⅔ stick unsalted butter (⅓ cup), melted, plus more for greasing
- ½ cup roasted and salted almonds, chopped or thinly sliced
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
Toppings
- 20 caramel candies, unwrapped
- Remaining ½ cup mini marshmallows
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the Campfire or Grill: Ignite a campfire or charcoal grill and allow it to reach medium heat, ensuring a steady source of warm coals for cooking.
- Prepare the Skillet: Generously grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Mix Brownie Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, beaten egg, whole milk, melted butter, roasted almonds, and about half of the mini marshmallows. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Transfer to Skillet: Pour the brownie batter mixture into the prepared cast iron skillet, spreading it out evenly.
- Add Toppings: Evenly arrange the unwrapped caramel candies and the remaining mini marshmallows on top of the brownie batter.
- Position Skillet on Coals: Place the skillet directly onto about 8 warm coals for steady heat from below.
- Cover and Top with Coals: Cover the skillet with a second 10-inch cast iron skillet to seal in heat, then place 15 warm coals on top of the covering skillet to cook from above.
- Cook and Rotate: Cook the brownies for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the skillet three times during cooking to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning.
- Test for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies; they are done when it comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Notes
- Ensure your campfire has hot, evenly distributed coals before cooking to maintain consistent heat.
- Rotating the skillet during cooking is essential to prevent hot spots and burning.
- You can substitute roasted almonds with walnuts or pecans if preferred.
- For a more intense caramel flavor, use soft caramel candies that melt easily.
- Adjust marshmallow quantity according to taste for gooier or less sweet topping.
