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Dutch Oven Brownies: Oven & Campfire

ByMichelle Updated onMay 15, 2022
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It’s hard to imagine that a dessert could be both delicious and easy but these Dutch oven brownies are just that. If you have the ingredients on hand, you can whip them up in less than an hour with just a few ingredients that you probably already have on hand. 

This recipe is simple to make at home in the oven or just as easily while camping. Top these rich chocolate brownies with rich chocolate sauced, marshmallow fluff and/or ice cream, chocolate chips, and whipped cream for the perfect summer treat!

Dutch Oven Brownies in oven
  • What You Need to Make Dutch Oven Brownies
    • Brownie Ingredients
  • Preparing Your Brownie Mixture
    • Cooking Dutch Oven Brownies in the Oven
    • Cooking Dutch Oven Brownies on the Campfire
  • Serving Suggestions Dutch Oven Brownies
  • To Finish – Dutch Oven Brownies

What You Need to Make Dutch Oven Brownies

A 12-inch Dutch oven, enameled is okay for kitchen heat sources, but you must use a seasoned camp Dutch oven with a flat lid for briquettes or coals on the campfire.

Optional Dutch Oven liners or parchment paper – for faster clean-up.

Brownie Ingredients

For a rich and decadent base, pure organic butter and pure cacao powder that is made from cacao beans are my two must-have ingredients. (Not cocoa, everyday cocoa could be a mix of many different types of ingredients)

Oils

Of course, you can use vegetable oil, after you succeed with the basic recipe why not experiment and make olive oil brownies or coconut oil brownies?

Flavor

White and brown sugar as well as a good shot of vanilla. (You could also experiment with coconut sugar or even monk fruit natural sweetener)

Eggs

For a better blend of all ingredients make sure your eggs are at room temperature.

Dry Ingredients

Flour baking powder, and salt. (Once again after you see success with the basic brownie recipe why not experiment and change all-purpose flour for almond flour or coconut flour)

Choose a nut – chopped walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, or almonds. TIP: always toast nuts before baking – the added flavors are delicious not to mention the crunchy texture they provide.

Chocolate or white chocolate chips.

Preparing Your Brownie Mixture

Grease and flour your Dutch oven. If you’re looking for a quicker cleanup option then use a Dutch oven liner or parchment paper along with the greasing and flouring of the inside of your pot.

In a stovetop cooking pot or another Dutch oven over low heat melt together butter, oil, and cacao powder.

Remove from heat and add sugar and vanilla while stirring continuously until blended. Add room temperature eggs, one at a time.

Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just blended. Add the pre-roasted nuts and chocolate chips last. Spread batter into a greased and floured 12″ Dutch oven or a lined Dutch oven.

Cooking Dutch Oven Brownies in the Oven

It is important to preheat your oven first before you get started so pre-heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the Dutch oven in the middle of the oven “without” the Dutch oven lid.

USE YOUR OVEN MITTS – DUTCH OVEN IS HOT

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a skewer, fork, or knife comes out clean after testing (around 30 minutes)

Let the Dutch oven cool a little before removing the brownie – this allows the brownie to firm up a little making it easier to cut and serve.

Cooking Dutch Oven Brownies on the Campfire

You will be baking at 350 degrees to achieve this your Dutch oven will require 17 coals on top and 8 on the bottom. Cook time 25-30 minutes. Test after 20 minutes your skewer, fork, or knife needs to come out clean.

Let the Dutch oven cool a little before removing the brownie – this allows the brownie to firm up a little making it easier to cut and serve.

TIP: Brownie prep for campfire brownies. Have all your ingredients pre-measured in ziplock bags or storage containers before you leave home.

Serving Suggestions Dutch Oven Brownies

Served hot, these traditional Dutch oven chocolate treats are best accompanied by some fresh whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or custard and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top to make things even more decadent. May as well throw some extra’s on top to make the dessert extremely decadent.

  • Hot sauces poured over the top (caramel, chocolate, or salted caramel)
  • Melted spreads – peanut or hazelnut
  • Your choice of berries, or mixed
  • Roasted crushed nuts
  • Shaved chocolate, chocolate chips
  • Sprinkles or marshmallows

To Finish – Dutch Oven Brownies

This is an easy recipe that you can make at home in your enamel cast iron Dutch oven or in your seasoned cast iron Dutch oven over a campfire. You’ll be able to enjoy this yummy dessert, whether it’s camping with your family or cooking indoors!

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Dutch Oven Brownies

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Delicious Dutch Oven Brownies instructions Oven or Campfire Cooking

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

    1. Grease and flour your Dutch oven. If you’re looking for a quicker cleanup option then use a Dutch oven liner or parchment paper along with the greasing and flouring.
    2. In a stovetop cooking pot over low heat melt together butter, oil, and cacao powder.
    3. Remove from heat add sugar and vanilla while stirring continuously until blended. Add room temperature eggs, one at a time.
    4. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just blended. Add the pre-roasted nuts and chocolate chips last. Spread batter into a greased and floured 12″ Dutch oven or a lined Dutch oven.
    5. Cooking Dutch Oven Brownies in the Oven - It is important to preheat your oven first before you get started so pre-heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the Dutch oven in the middle of the oven without the Dutch oven lid. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a fork or knife comes out clean after testing (around 30 minutes). Let the Dutch oven cool a little before removing the brownie - this allows the brownie to firm up a little making it easier to cut and serve.
    6. Cooking Dutch Oven Brownies on the Campfire. You will be baking at 350 degrees to achieve this your Dutch oven will require 17 coals on top and 8 on the bottom. Cook time 25-30 minutes. Test after 20 minutes your fork or knife needs to come out clean. Let the Dutch oven cool a little before removing the brownie - this allows the brownie to firm up a little making it easier to cut and serve.

Notes

Serve hot, with fresh whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or custard and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top. Or choose your favorite from the following;

  • Hot sauces poured over the top (caramel, chocolate, or salted caramel)
  • Melted spreads - peanut or hazelnut
  • Your choice of berries, or mixed
  • Roasted crushed nuts
  • Shaved chocolate, chocolate chips
  • Sprinkles or marshmallows

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 529

Nutritional details are calculated from the ingredients used in this recipe. You should calculate nutritional values based on ingredients you have access to.

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Cuisine: Dessert / Category: Dutch Oven Dessert Recipes

Michelle – Author

Hi, I’m Michelle the founder, owner, author, and editor of OvenSpot. My passion for one-pot cooking commenced when I was working to prepare cafeteria lunches for school students. I am now on a mission to assist you in choosing the cooking pot or appliance you will use every day. As well as in-depth information to assist you in using and caring for your cookware and appliances.
Questions? Reach out to Michelle at michelle@ovenspot.com

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