Description
These Dr. Pepper Brownies combine the unique flavor of Dr. Pepper soda with rich chocolate to create moist, fudgy brownies with a subtle fruity twist. Perfect for a fun dessert or a sweet treat, they use a simple reduction of soda and butter to enhance the chocolate depth while keeping the texture wonderfully soft.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Dr. Pepper soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or butter to prevent sticking.
- Reduce Dr. Pepper and Butter Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the Dr. Pepper soda and melted butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture starts to bubble and reduces by about half, approximately 10 minutes. This intensifies the flavor and removes excess liquid.
- Mix Sugars and Eggs: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly fluffy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Slowly pour the reduced Dr. Pepper and butter mixture into the sugar and egg mixture, stirring continuously to blend everything evenly without cooking the eggs.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and prevent lumps.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until fully incorporated and the batter is smooth and glossy.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips if using, to add bursts of extra chocolate richness throughout the brownies.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly to the edges. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 16 squares and serving.
Notes
- Reducing the Dr. Pepper concentrates its unique flavor and helps maintain the right batter consistency.
- For fudgier brownies, slightly underbake and cool completely before cutting.
- Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- Chocolate chips are optional but add extra texture and richness.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These brownies can be frozen for longer storage; thaw before serving.
