Best 7 Cranberry Brownies In A Jar Recipes

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Cranberry brownies in a jar is a delectable treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the richness of chocolate brownies. This scrumptious dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday celebration, a holiday gathering, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy. The combination of the two flavors creates a unique and unforgettable taste experience that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you're looking for a festive gift or a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth, cranberry brownies in a jar are sure to be a hit.

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

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-NUT BROWNIES



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I like to add extras like chips, nuts and dried cranberries to a brownie mix to turn regular brownies into the best brownies ever. Sometimes, I frost them with chocolate frosting and sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts for a super-rich treat.-Rita Cotten, Metropolis, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
1 cup dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Fold in the chocolate chips, pecans, cranberries and walnuts. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BROWNIE MIX IN A JAR II



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Adorable jars with decorative instruction tags are sure to please, and this delicious brownie mix is the perfect gift for any occasion. Have a baked batch handy when giving the jars so that everyone will know they're in for a treat!

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ¼ cups white sugar
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a quart jar. Layer remaining ingredients in the order listed. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next layer. NOTE: Be sure to wipe out the inside of the jar with a dry paper towel after adding the cocoa powder, so the other layers will show through the glass.
  • Attach a tag with the following instructions: Brownie Mix in a Jar 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13inch baking pan. 2. Empty jar of brownie mix into a large mixing bowl, and stir to blend. Mix in 3/4 cup melted butter and 4 eggs. Mix thoroughly. Spread batter evenly into prepared baking pan. 3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely in pan before cutting into 2 inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 117.8 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

BROWNIES IN A JAR



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Dry ingredients for brownies are layered in a one quart jar and given as a gift, along with baking directions.

Provided by Doreen

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ¼ cups white sugar
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup chopped pecans
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Pour sugar into a clean and dry one quart jar. Press down firmly.
  • Add cocoa powder and press down firmly. Pour in chopped pecans, making sure pecans are evenly layered in the jar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Pour into jar and seal.
  • Attach the following directions to the jar: Empty mix into large bowl. Use your hands to mix thoroughly. Add 3/4 cup of butter or margarine and 4 slightly beaten eggs. Mix until completely blended. Spread batter into a lightly greased or sprayed 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until done. Cool in pan. Cut into 2 inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 235.7 mg, Sugar 37.8 g

CRANBERRY BROWNIE TORTE



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Canned cranberry sauce adds a festive finishing touch to this dessert from Gloria Kirchman of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Folks are sure to find it irresistible.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup cranberry juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
TOPPING:
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
Pecan halves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, oil and water. Fold in pecans. , Transfer to a greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cranberry juice and sugar until smooth; set aside 1 cup whipped topping for garnish. Fold remaining topping into cream cheese mixture. , Carefully spread over brownie. Stir cranberry sauce; carefully spread over the filling. Garnish with reserved whipped topping and pecan halves if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE MIX



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This is a great idea for gifts. I would mix it up for teachers, Girl Scout helpers, etc. Decorate the jar with a recipe card, checked fabric rounds and a cute little ribbon. The idea comes from one of those inserts that comes in Ball canning jars.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cocoa
2 1/4 cups white sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
3/4 cup butter, softened
4 eggs, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Layering Dry Mix:.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Place mix into a quart jar.
  • Layer the remaining ingredients into jar in order listed, packing firmly after each addition.
  • Tip for packing jar: Use a tart tamper or bulb end of a baster to pack the layers.
  • Adjust cap, decorate with fabric rounds, ribbon and gift tag.
  • To Prepare Brownies:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the contents of jar in a large mixing bowl and mix to blend.
  • Add the butter and eggs mixing until completely blended.
  • Spread into a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until brownies just begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
  • Cut into squares and serve.
  • Note: The cooking and preparation time is for the brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.7, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 76.5, Sodium 251.8, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 31.5, Protein 4

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. If you only have frozen cranberries, thaw them completely before using.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the cranberries by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
  • When mixing the dry ingredients, be sure to whisk them together until they are well combined. This will help to ensure that the brownies are evenly flavored.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the brownies tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the brownies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you don't have cream cheese, you can use another type of frosting, such as buttercream or chocolate ganache.

Conclusion:

Cranberry brownies in a jar are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your cranberry brownies turn out perfectly every time.

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