Dr. Pepper Brownies
Dr. Pepper brownies jazz up boxed brownie mix with a little soda and a Dr. Pepper chocolate glaze. This viral TikTok recipe makes rich, fudgy, and slightly sweet with a subtle soda flavor and perfect for whenever you need a chocolate fix fast.
If you’ve got a box of brownie mix in the pantry and want to switch things up without making life harder, these Dr. Pepper brownies are just the thing.
Using Dr Pepper in place of some of the usual ingredients adds a fun twist effortlessly.
The brownies are rich, intensely fudgy, and moist, with a hint of caramely, cherry-vanilla undertone from the soda.
The flavor of the soda doesn’t overpower the chocolate but rather brings it out.
It’s no wonder why TikTok went crazy for them!
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need a set of ingredients for the brownies themselves and one for the Dr. Pepper chocolate sauce.
For the brownies you’ll need:
- Brownies– An 18.3 ounce box of fudge brownie. Use your favorite brownie mix. Any brand will work just choose the fudge brownie variety for the richest result.
- Oil– Vegetable oil
- Eggs
- Dr. Pepper– Not diet or zero sugar.
- Vanilla extract– Real is best.
For the chocolate sauce you’ll need:
- Dr. Pepper– Again not diet or zero.
- Butter– Unsalted. You can swap it for margarine if you want.
- Cocoa powder– Unsweetened.
- Sugar– Granulated.
- Vanilla extract– Real is best.
- Salt– Just a pinch.
How to Make
These Dr. Pepper brownies are so easy to make.
To do it, whisk together the brownie mix, oil, eggs, Dr. Pepper, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Spread out the brownie batter into a lightly greased or parchment lined 9×9 baking pan.
Bake the brownies in 350°F oven for 30–35 minutes ,or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Take it out of the oven and let the brownies cool slightly while you make the sauce.
To make the sauce, combine the remaining Dr. Pepper, butter, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, whisking constantly for about 3–4 minutes or just until it slightly thickens.
At this point, take it off the heat, stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Slice the brownies into squares and drizzle warm Dr Pepper chocolate sauce over the top.
Serve them as is or add a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat!
Enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
If you think you are going to have leftovers, do not pour the sauce on the brownies that will be leftover.
Then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Transfer the sauce to a separate airtight container and store it for up to a week in the fridge.
Reheat it in the microwave or stove before spooning over the brownies.
Freezing Instructions
Do not put the Dr. Pepper sauce on the brownies and let the brownies cool completely.
Transfer them to a freezer safe container or ziplocking bag and freeze them for up to 3 months.
Thaw over night in the fridge and warm them in the microwave before serving with them fresh sauce.
Tips and Tricks
- You don’t want to pull out a clean toothpick but one with a few moist crumbs on it. This helps you not overbake the brownies. They will continue to set as they cool.
- To keep the sauce glossy, drizzle it when it is still warm.
- For an extra pop of flavor use Cherry Dr. Pepper.
- If you would prefer a thicker glaze, let the sauce cool and spread it over the brownies the way you would spread frosting over them.
- You can add half a cup of chopped pecans or walnuts into the brownie batter before baking if you’d like.
Other Brownie Recipes
These Dr. Pepper brownies are a TikTok favorite for a reason!
Make them and find out why for yourself!
Looking for other brownie recipes?
Try these:
- Strawberry Brownies
- Cosmic Brownie Cheesecake
- Brownie Cookies
- Nutella Cheesecake Brownies
- Buckeye Brownies
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Dr Pepper Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1 18.3 oz box fudge brownie mix
- 1/2 cup canola oil can substitute vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Dr Pepper soda not diet
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Dr Pepper Chocolate Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Dr Pepper soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the brownie mix, oil, eggs, Dr Pepper, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.1 18.3 oz box fudge brownie mix, 1/2 cup canola oil, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup Dr Pepper soda, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool slightly while you make the sauce.
- In a small saucepan, combine Dr Pepper, butter, cocoa powder, and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, whisking constantly for about 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.1/2 cup Dr Pepper soda, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, pinch salt
- Slice the brownies into squares and drizzle warm Dr Pepper chocolate sauce over the top. Add a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat!
Notes
- You don't want to pull out a clean toothpick but one with a few moist crumbs on it. This helps you not overbake the brownies. They will continue to set as they cool.
- To keep the sauce glossy, drizzle it when it is still warm.
- For an extra pop of flavor use Cherry Dr. Pepper.
- If you would prefer a thicker glaze, let the sauce cool and spread it over the brownies the way you would spread frosting over them.
- You can add half a cup of chopped pecans or walnuts into the brownie batter before baking if you'd like.
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