Best 8 Cranberry Nut Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our tantalizing Cranberry Nut Brownies, a symphony of chewy, fudgy brownie decadence infused with the vibrant tartness of cranberries and the nutty crunch of pecans. These delectable treats are not just a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, adorned with a glistening cranberry glaze that adds an extra layer of sweetness and elegance.

Alongside the classic Cranberry Nut Brownies, our article offers a treasure trove of brownie variations to satisfy every palate. Dive into the rich depths of our Chocolate Peppermint Brownies, where the invigorating coolness of peppermint harmonizes perfectly with the intense chocolate flavor. For a touch of indulgence, our Salted Caramel Brownies combine the velvety smoothness of caramel with a hint of salt, creating an irresistible combination that will leave you craving more.

If you prefer a gluten-free option, our Almond Flour Brownies are a delightful choice, offering a moist and chewy texture with a nutty twist. And for those seeking a vegan alternative, our Vegan Brownies deliver all the fudgy goodness without compromising on taste or texture.

Whichever recipe you choose, our step-by-step instructions and detailed ingredient lists ensure that every bite of your homemade brownies is a moment of pure bliss. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will transform your kitchen into a haven of chocolatey goodness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY BROWNIES



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Provided by Rachel Conners

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 oz. dark chocolate (coarsely chopped)
½ cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter
¾ cup (5¼ oz.) granulated sugar
¼ cup (2 oz.) light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
⅔ cup (2¾ oz.) all-purpose flour
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 cup chocolate covered cranberries (or substitute with chocolate chips)
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line with parchment and lightly grease an 8×8" baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and cocoa powder together.
  • Put the chocolate and butter in a large glass bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, and repeat until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth. Add the sugars. Whisk until completely combined. The mixture should be room temperature.
  • Add 2 eggs to the chocolate mixture and whisk until combined. Add the vanilla and stir. Do not overbeat the batter at this stage or your brownies will be cakey.
  • Sprinkle the flour mixture over the chocolate mixture. Using a rubber spatula (not a whisk), fold the flour mixture into the chocolate until just a bit of the flour mixture is visible. Fold in the dried cranberries, chocolate covered cranberries and fresh cranberries.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  • Cool brownies completely before cutting into 16 equal squares with a very sharp knife.
  • Brownies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

CRANBERRY NUT COOKIES



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In fall, I stock up on fresh cranberries and freeze them so I can make these cookies throughout the year. Tangy cranberries are a nice addition to a buttery cookie. -Machelle, Wall, Rosamond, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground walnuts
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2-1/2 cups halved fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, milk and lemon juice. Combine the flour, ground walnuts, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cranberries and chopped walnuts. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE BROWNIES



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This is the perfect fall brownie! I absolutely love how these come out. The orange blossom water adds a delicate sweetness to the fudgy chocolate, while the cranberries give a surprising tangy flavor. The only problem is these brownies do not last very long--they'll be gone the second you put them on the table!

Provided by LibrarianLaura

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Orange

Time 1h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
½ cup unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon orange blossom water
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch kosher salt
1 ½ cups chopped fresh cranberries
sea salt to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease with butter or shortening.
  • Place 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips in a large saucepan. Add bittersweet chips and butter and melt over low heat.
  • Remove from the heat. Whisk in eggs until thoroughly combined and the chocolate is smooth. Stir in sugar, orange blossom water, orange zest, and vanilla paste. Stir in flour, baking soda, and kosher salt until just combined. Fold in cranberries and remaining 1/4 cup semisweet chips.
  • Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Sprinkle tops with sea salt immediately. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 9 squares, wiping the knife clean after each cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 109 mg, Sugar 31 g

CHOCOLATE, CRANBERRY & MACADAMIA BROWNIES



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Leftover cranberry sauce? Use it as an excuse to make these delicious chocolate, nutty cake squares

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield Cuts into 12 squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

150g dark chocolate , broken into chunks
200g butter
200g soft brown sugar
150g self-raising flour
40g cocoa powder , sifted
3 large eggs , beaten
50g dried cranberry
100g macadamia nut
60g cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/ 160C fan/ gas 4 and line a 20cm x 20cm baking tin with baking parchment. Melt the dark chocolate with the butter in the microwave or in a heatproof bowl over just simmering water.
  • Mix together the sugar, flour and cocoa powder and stir in the melted chocolate and butter mixture, followed by the eggs. Stir through the dried cranberries and macadamia nuts, then swirl through the cranberry sauce.
  • Pour into the tin and smooth the surface. Bake for 25 - 30 mins. Allow to cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12.6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 29 grams sugar, Fiber 1.8 grams fiber, Protein 4.7 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

CRANBERRY-LEMON BLONDIES



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This soft blonde brownies recipe is buttery, sweet, and tart all in one. The addition of dried cranberries and white chocolate chips makes these lemon blondies ideal for the fall and winter holidays.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Blondies

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon, zested
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries, divided
½ cup white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix together butter, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, almond extract, and vanilla extract in another bowl until well combined. Add wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until well mixed. Mix in 1/2 cup of the cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  • Spread batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of cranberries evenly over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden and the center is set, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove blondies from the oven to cool on a wire rack completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 100.2 mg, Sugar 13 g

CRANBERRY BROWNIES



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A great recipe to use up that extra cranberry sauce! My family loves this recipe (which I've revised from a recipe from the cranberry museum)

Provided by TattooedMamaof2

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 20 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sugar substitute
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup applesauce
1 cup cocoa
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and sugar; set aside.
  • Mix butter, applesauce, cocoa, eggs, and both extracts until well blended.
  • Add chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients, stir well. Add cranberry sauce and stir just until combined.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking dish, and bake for about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.2, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 70.9, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 19, Protein 3.5

CRANBERRY-PISTACHIO BROWNIES



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Moist, fruity and nutty - what more could you want from a brownie? Ready in under an hour

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Buffet, Snack, Treat

Time 55m

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

200g butter , diced, plus extra for greasing
2 x bars plain chocolate (about 40% cocoa solids is fine)
280g light muscovado sugar
4 tbsp cranberry juice or milk
4 medium eggs
200g plain flour
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 x pack dried cranberries
100g pistachios , sliced
icing sugar to dust, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Butter a non-stick baking tin (about 31 x 17 x 3.5cm) or line the base if you prefer. Break the chocolate into a saucepan, add the butter, sugar and juice or milk, then warm gently, stirring frequently until melted and evenly mixed. Allow to cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Fold in the flour, cinnamon and cranberries.
  • Spread half the mixture into the prepared tin, scatter over the nuts, then gently spread the rest of the mixture on top. Bake for 25-30 mins. Cut into squares while still warm. Will keep in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 27 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

NO-BAKE CRANBERRY NUT COOKIES



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No baking needed! Just a few minutes of stove-top prep and you're on your way to a cookie packed with cereal, fruit and nuts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups Fiber One™ Honey Clusters cereal
1 cup chopped sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup roasted unsalted sunflower nuts
1/3 cup cashew pieces
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix cereal, cranberries, sunflower nuts and cashews.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Pour syrup over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Drop mixture by slightly less than 1/4 cupfuls onto waxed paper. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but thaw them completely before adding them to the batter.
  • Chop the nuts into small pieces so that they are evenly distributed throughout the brownies.
  • Do not over-mix the batter, as this will result in tough brownies.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Conclusion:

These cranberry nut brownies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their chewy texture, sweet and tart flavor, and crunchy nuts, these brownies are sure to be a hit.

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