CHOCOLATE CHIP CRANBERRY BREAD

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This cranberry bread is tender and moist. The first time I made it, it immediately became a favorite for the fall and winter holidays. The tart cranberries complement the sweet chocolate so well.-Jessica Hornaday, Nampa, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup 2% milk
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
STREUSEL:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottom of a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan with parchment; grease parchment. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk the egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and chocolate chips. Transfer to prepared pan., In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 60-65 minutes., Cool for 10 minutes; loosen sides of bread from pan. Cool completely before removing from pan. For the glaze, mix confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth; if needed, add additional 1 tablespoon milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over top of bread; allow to sit 10-15 minutes before slicing. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.