Best Dr Pepper Brownies with Rich Chocolate Sauce

Make the best Dr Pepper Brownies with a rich chocolate sauce at home. These fudgy brownies are incredibly moist thanks to Dr Pepper soda, and the chocolate sauce is irresistible. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Mushroom Spinach Lasagna Recipe for Dinner and Fresh Italian Pasta Salad with Mozzarella and Veggies.

What You'll Need for Best Dr Pepper Brownies with Rich Chocolate Sauce

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• Dr Pepper soda
• unsalted butter
• semisweet chocolate
• sugar
• eggs
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• vanilla extract
• salt
• Optional: powdered sugar
• Optional: chopped nuts

How to Make Best Dr Pepper Brownies with Rich Chocolate Sauce

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Step 2: In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat. Stir in sugar, then remove from heat.
3. Step 3: Whisk in eggs and vanilla. Add flour and salt, then stir in 1 cup of Dr Pepper.
4. Step 4: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
5. Step 5: For the sauce, combine chocolate, butter, and remaining Dr Pepper in a saucepan. Heat until melted, then let cool slightly.
6. Step 6: Drizzle sauce over brownies. Let cool before serving.

Storing & Reheating Best Dr Pepper Brownies with Rich Chocolate Sauce

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Bake as directed.

Freezing Best Dr Pepper Brownies with Rich Chocolate Sauce

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: No need to reheat. These are best served at room temperature. Microwave: Microwave for 10-15 seconds to warm slightly, if desired.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a boozier version, substitute 1/2 cup of the Dr Pepper with bourbon or rum.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the Dr Pepper with root beer or cream soda for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Bake as directed.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved and baked in an 8×8-inch pan.
• Troubleshooting: If your brownies are dry, you've overbaked them. Next time, check them earlier.

Best Dr Pepper Brownies with Rich Chocolate Sauce

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 mins

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Serves

24 brownies

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• Dr Pepper soda
• unsalted butter
• semisweet chocolate
• sugar
• eggs
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• salt

Seasonings

• vanilla extract
• salt

Optional Toppings

• powdered sugar
• chopped nuts

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Step 2: In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat. Stir in sugar, then remove from heat.
3. Step 3: Whisk in eggs and vanilla. Add flour and salt, then stir in 1 cup of Dr Pepper.
4. Step 4: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
5. Step 5: For the sauce, combine chocolate, butter, and remaining Dr Pepper in a saucepan. Heat until melted, then let cool slightly.
6. Step 6: Drizzle sauce over brownies. Let cool before serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a boozier version, substitute 1/2 cup of the Dr Pepper with bourbon or rum.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the Dr Pepper with root beer or cream soda for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Bake as directed.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved and baked in an 8×8-inch pan.
• Troubleshooting: If your brownies are dry, you've overbaked them. Next time, check them earlier.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
• Oven reheat: No need to reheat. These are best served at room temperature.
• Microwave reheat: Microwave for 10-15 seconds to warm slightly, if desired.
• Make ahead: Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 190
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 27g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 22g
• Sodium: 120mg
• Cholesterol: 40mg
• Sat. Fat: 6g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

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