Irresistible Cranberry Sauce Brownies Recipe for Holidays
Fudgy, gooey chocolate brownies with a vibrant swirl of tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined and slightly fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with the spatula.
- Drop spoonfuls of cranberry sauce over the brownie batter. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the cranberry sauce into the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense brownies.’, ‘Use room temperature eggs to prevent the batter from seizing.’, ‘Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick—it should come out with a few moist crumbs.’, ‘Let the brownies cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.’, ‘You can use a 9×9-inch pan for thicker brownies; increase baking time by 5-10 minutes.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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