Dr. Pepper Brownie A La Mode

@kasimjhardaway

The MOST fudgy, indulgent @drpepper brownies a la mode––plus a Dr. Pepper salted caramel sauce! The base is a high-quality box brownie mix amped up with espresso powder, milk, butter, and of course, DP. Indulge at your own discretion, bby!

Ingredients
Brownies
1 box brownie mix, preferably Ghirardelli
1 egg + 1 egg yolk
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup Dr. Pepper
1½ tsp espresso powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp milk

Dr. Pepper Salted Caramel Sauce
2 cups Dr. Pepper
5 Tbsp heavy cream
Pinch of flaky sea salt
2½ Tbsp unsalted butter, cold
Ice cream, for serving
Preparation
Make the brownies: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or brush with butter. In a medium bowl, combine the brownie mix, egg and egg yolk, melted butter, Dr. Pepper, espresso powder, vanilla, and milk. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before slicing.

Make the Dr. Pepper salted caramel sauce: pour the Dr. Pepper into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until thickened. Add the heavy cream and whisk until combined, then simmer for 6-8 minutes more. Remove the pan from heat, add a pinch of flaky salt and the cold butter. Whisk until the butter is melted. Chill the caramel for 45 minutes, until thickened.

Top the brownies with a scoop of ice cream, the caramel sauce, and another pinch of flaky salt. Enjoy!