Are you looking for an easy change up to traditional brownies? Look no further than a batch of deliciously indulgent Dr. Pepper brownies. These decadent treats combine the classic flavors of rich chocolate and the iconic soda, creating a unique and irresistible dessert experience.
Get ready to satisfy your cravings and impress your taste buds with this mouthwatering fusion of flavors.
Chocolate brownies don't need help, they are amazing in their own right. But, if you wanted to add some variety to your brownie repertoire, try adding some soda (or "pop" or "soda pop" depending on where you live).
Even if you aren't a huge fan of drinking soda, adding a little to the brownies adds a nice depth of flavor. As a matter of fact, my guys didn't even know what I had put in the brownies, they just devoured them.
Instead of Dr. Pepper you could also use root beer, or cola or just about any flavor you like. Do not use diet sodas' though; many artificial sweeteners will break down in the heat and can leave a bad aftertaste.
Ingredients for Dr. Pepper Brownies
The ingredients in these are pretty basic brownie ingredients:
- butter
- chocolate and cocoa
- brown sugar (way better than white sugar in brownies!)
- flour
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- baking soda
- salt
- pecans or walnuts (optional)
But this recipe also adds two special ingredients for more flavor:
- instant coffee
- Dr. Pepper
Hear me out. You only add a little bit of each and they enhance the flavor of the chocolate so the brownies just taste chocolatey with a little something extra.
The coffee deepens the chocolate flavor and the soda adds extra flavors like vanilla, cherry, caramel and a variety of spices.
Nuts or No Nuts in Brownies?
If you do not like nuts in your brownies... DON'T ADD THEM. It's just that simple.
I am team nuts, especially pecans! My husband is team no-nuts. So, I will add them to the top of half the brownies so we each get what we like.
More Brownie Recipes from #OurFamilyTable
Here are a batch of brownie recipes to feed your inner chocoholic.
Best Brownie Recipes
- Copycat Cosmic Brownies from Books n' Cooks
- Crumbl Brownie Batter Cookies from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Dr. Pepper Brownies from That Recipe
- Heart of Darkness Brownies from Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Pink Peppermint Crunch Brownies from Palatable Pastime
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Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup Dr. Pepper soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pecans or walnut halves (optional )
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9 x 9 inch baking pan
- Put butter and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds, stir and microwave for another 30 seconds. Repeat if necessary to melt the chocolate chips.½ cup butter, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- In a large mixing bowl combine melted chocolate with brown sugar and eggs. Stir in Dr. Pepper and vanilla extract.1 cup brown sugar, 3 large eggs, ¼ cup Dr. Pepper soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee, baking soda and salt. Stir just until combined.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon instant coffee, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- Pour into prepared baking pan. Decorate the top with pecan or walnut halves if desired.pecans or walnut halves
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes in the pan and transfer to a cooling rack.
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Until next time, happy eating!
~Audrey
Liz @ Books n' Cooks
My husband is a big Dr. Pepper fan - he'd love these!