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Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 (12 fl oz) can caffeinated pepper-type soda (such as Dr Pepper®)
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1 cup butter
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12 strips bacon, chopped
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups white sugar
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ cup buttermilk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 (12 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips
Frosting:
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½ cup butter
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12x18-inch pan with cooking spray.
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Combine 1 cup pepper-type soda and 1 cup butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; heat until butter is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
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Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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Mix flour, white sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
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Whisk buttermilk, vanilla extract, and baking soda together in a small bowl. Pour flour mixture; mix until batter is blended. Add butter mixture, 1/3 of the bacon, and chocolate chips; mix thoroughly. Spread in the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Combine 6 tablespoons pepper-type soda, 1/2 cup butter, and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 of the remaining bacon and confectioners' sugar; whisk until frosting is smooth.
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Spread frosting over brownies. Garnish with remaining bacon. Cool until frosting sets, about 20 minutes. Cut into squares.
Cook's Notes:
Add as little or as much bacon as you please. Eliminate it to make just Dr Pepper Brownies.
For a thicker frosting, add more confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
391 | Calories |
19g | Fat |
55g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 391 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 55% |
Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
Sodium 370mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 43g | |
Protein 4g | 9% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 34mg | 3% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 74mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.