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As I’ve mentioned on numerous occasions, The Nerd is a *HUGE* fan of Dr Pepper.
And, I’ll admit, I like it, too.
So when I found this recipe for brownies made with the Nectar of the Gods, I *knew* this was something I needed to try.
These brownies are moist and chewy. The icing is divine.
You may need to pop them in the freezer or refrigerator for a bit to harden them up. Otherwise, they just fall apart when you cut them.
At least mine did.
And I was certainly ok with that. They were super-yummy.
Dr Pepper Brownies
Source: Cooks.com
Brownie Ingredients:
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1 c butter
1 c Dr Pepper
2 c flour
2 c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp cocoa
1/2 c buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Heat the butter and Dr Pepper until melted. Don’t boil it.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the buttermilk, baking soda and vanilla.
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Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry mixture.
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And stir together.
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Add the Dr Pepper mixture and mix well.
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Bake in a greased 18 x 12 inch baking dish for 25-30 minutes.
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Don’t they look yummy?
But I think they need a little something else…
Icing Ingredients:
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1/2 c butter
6 tbsp Dr Pepper
3 tbsp cocoa
1 lb powdered sugar
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Bring the butter, Dr Pepper and cocoa to a boil.
Mix in the powdered sugar.
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Pour over the cooled brownies and cut into squares to serve.
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Enjoy!
A splash of Dr Pepper makes these brownies moist and chewy. A dash of cinnamon makes them tasty and not-too-rich. Yum!