Dr. Pepper Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 box 1 lb 2.3 oz Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Dr Pepper from a 12-oz can
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1/4 cup cola carbonated beverage
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 chopped pecans toasted
Instructions
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Heat oven to 350° F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
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In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, oil, egg, cola and buttermilk until well blended. Spread into pan.
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Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2-inches from side comes out clean or almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
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In medium microwavable bowl, microwave butter on HIGH 45 to 60 seconds, stirring once, until melted; stir in cocoa and cola. Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
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Spread frosting over brownies; sprinkle with pecans. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Recipe Notes
To toast pecans, preheat oven to 350° F. Spread pecans in a single layer in a baking pan. Bake about 5 to 7 minutes or until golden and toasted.
No buttermilk on hand? Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar with enough milk to equal 1/2 cup. Stir and let stand 5 minutes.