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Two Dr. Pepper Brownies topped with whipped cream, a cherry, and chocolate drizzle, with a Dr Pepper can in the background.
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Dr. Pepper Brownies

Fudgy Dr Pepper brownies made from a box mix and topped with warm Dr Pepper chocolate sauce. Easy, rich, and perfect for bake sales or game day.
Course Dessert, dessert / snack, Snack, Snacks
Cuisine American
Keyword dessert, Dr. Pepper Brownies, snack, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 88kcal
Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

Ingredients

Brownies:

  • 1 box fudge brownie mix
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup Dr Pepper not diet
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dr Pepper Chocolate Sauce:

  • ½ cup Dr Pepper
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Whisk brownie mix, oil, eggs, Dr Pepper, and vanilla until smooth and glossy, then spread evenly in the pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool slightly.
  • Combine Dr Pepper, butter, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small saucepan. Boil gently over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Off the heat, stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  • Slice into squares, drizzle with warm sauce, and serve with ice cream if desired.

Notes

  • Don't overbake. The brownies continue to set as they cool, so pull them once the toothpick shows a few moist crumbs rather than coming out fully clean.
  • Dr Pepper adds a subtle caramel-cherry note that makes boxed brownie mix taste homemade. Cherry Dr Pepper works too, for an even stronger cherry flavor.
  • Drizzle the sauce while it's still warm for the glossiest finish. If it cools and thickens too much, spread it over the brownies like frosting instead.
  • Stir ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts into the batter for a nutty version.
  • Store brownies without sauce in an airtight container up to 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Keep the sauce refrigerated up to 1 week and reheat gently before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg