45-Minute Dr Pepper Brownies

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy.
3. Stir in the 1/2 cup of Dr Pepper soda.
4. Sift in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt. Stir just until no streaks of flour remain, being careful not to overmix.
5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
7. While brownies cool in the pan, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tbsp Dr Pepper, and 1 tbsp melted butter until smooth.
8. Pour the glaze over the warm brownies and spread evenly. Let cool completely before lifting from the pan and slicing into 16 squares.