Best 11 Cranberry Cherry Brownies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, there exists a sweet symphony of flavors that harmonizes perfectly – the cranberry cherry brownie. Picture a rich, fudgy brownie batter infused with the tartness of cranberries and the sweet-tangy burst of cherries. These two fruits, when combined, create an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you prefer classic, chewy brownies or decadent, gooey ones, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the ultimate cranberry cherry brownie.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-CHERRY BROWNIES



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Add a juicy, fruity twist to this classic fudgy brownie recipe -- perfect for a school bake sale or as a pack-and-go picnic treat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries
1/2 cup Ocean Spray® Cran•Cherry® Cherry Cranberry Juice Drink
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 cup lightly toasted chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides; set aside.
  • Place Craisins and Juice Drink in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until Craisins are plumped. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine butter and chocolate and place over (but not touching) simmering water, stirring occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove bowl from heat and whisk in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Add cocoa powder and salt; stir to combine. Fold in flour and mix until combined. Stir in Craisins mixture and pecans just to combine.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking pan and transfer to oven; bake until set and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out with crumbs but is not wet, about 50 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before removing brownies from pan. Let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting. Brownies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

EASY CHERRY BROWNIES



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My family's favorite brownie. I get requests from friends and co-workers all the time for this recipe! If you like chocolate and cherries, you will love this recipe!

Provided by TROCKVAM

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate fudge cake mix
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup milk
5 tablespoons butter
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Stir cherry filling, cake mix, eggs, and almond extract together in a bowl by hand. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  • While brownies are cooling, bring sugar, milk, and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Remove from heat. Spread over cooled brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 239.4 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

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.

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

JELLIED CRANBERRY-CHERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cranberries (fresh or frozen)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup tart cherry juice
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 sprig rosemary
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine the cranberries, sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, the cherry juice, dried cherries, rosemary and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly. Discard the rosemary sprig.
  • Puree the sauce in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving dish, pressing the sauce through with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours or overnight.

CHERRY CRUMBLE BROWNIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 16 to 24 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus a pinch
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup sliced almonds
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Cooking spray
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 stick unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup almond flour
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Make the filling: Combine the cherries, granulated sugar, lemon juice and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer; cook, stirring, until the juices are reduced, about 10 minutes. Mix the cornstarch with the water in a small bowl, then stir into the pan and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in both extracts. Spread on a plate to cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the topping: Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, almonds and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Work in the butter with your fingers until the mixture is crumbly. Chill until ready to use.
  • Make the brownies: Preheat the oven to 350˚. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides; coat with cooking spray. Melt the chocolate and butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring. Remove from the heat; whisk in both sugars. Whisk in the eggs and both extracts. Whisk both flours and the salt in a bowl, then whisk into the batter.
  • Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Top with the cherry filling, then the crumb topping. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Let cool slightly in the pan, about 20 minutes. Carefully lift out of the pan using the foil overhang and transfer the brownies to a rack to cool completely. Cut into pieces.

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY BROWNIES



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If you love the classic flavor combination of rich chocolate and sweet cherries, you'll love these brownies! Chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips are stirred into the batter and added on top. So there's no shortage of chewy cherries and gooey melted chocolate when you bite in these brownies. And no one will guess these beauties started with a box of Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix, or that they only took 20 minutes to prep. Keep this recipe in your back pocket (and keep your pantry stocked with brownie mix) and you'll be ready for any party, bake sale or other occasion that pops up!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup coarsely chopped maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Mix brownie batter as directed on box. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup cherries. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 28 to 31 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips over top of baked brownies; cool 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cherries over top. In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring halfway through, until chips can be stirred smooth. Spoon into resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut small tip from corner of bag; drizzle chocolate over top. Let stand about 2 hours or until chocolate is set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

BOREAL FOREST CRANBERRY BROWNIES



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This recipe is from a cookbooklet I bought on the Washington coast, "CRANBERRY HARVEST FESTIVAL 2002 COOKBOOK", put out by the Cranberry Coast Chamber of Commerce to raise money to stage the annual festival.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen-no need to thaw)
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup cranberry sauce (jellied)
2 tablespoons cranberry juice (see note)
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • NOTE: to make cranberry juice for icing (if you don't have bottle juice on hand) simmer cranberries for brownies a few minutes in 1/8 cup water. Drain and reserve liquid and use berries in brownies.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Melt 1 cup butter in large saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup cocoa powder. Add 2 cups sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoons almond extract; stir until well blended.
  • Stir chocolate mixture into flour mixture. Add cranberries and nuts and mix just until blended.
  • Pour batter into baking pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool completely and frost.
  • FROSTING: Melt 3 tbls. butter in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoons almond extract, cranberry sauce and juice; stir well.
  • Add confectioners' sugar; mix until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.8, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 110.3, Sodium 316.3, Carbohydrate 74, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 56.2, Protein 6.4

FUDGY CHERRY BROWNIES



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When I first saw this recipe in a local newspaper years ago, I couldn't wait to try it for our guests that very night. I knew it was a winner from the first bite. These rich fudgy brownies have been making friends merry ever since!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. In a bowl, combine biscuit mix, milk, egg and almond extract. Stir in chocolate mixture; mix well. Fold in cherries and remaining chocolate chips., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs and the edges pull away from the sides. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY-CHERRY POUND CAKE BARS



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Enjoy classic fruit bars in a new way with Gold Medal® all-purpose flour - perfect dessert to be served at brunch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 bag (5 oz) whole dried cherries (about 1 cup)
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cranberry juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. On low speed, beat in 1 1/2 cups flour until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan.
  • In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup granulated sugar and the almond extract on medium speed until well blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until creamy. On low speed, beat in 1 2/3 cups flour, the baking powder and baking soda. Beat in 1/4 cup juice and the cream. Fold in cherries and cranberries. Spread over crust.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In small bowl, beat glaze ingredients with wire whisk until smooth; drizzle over bars. Let stand about 10 minutes or until glaze is set. Run table knife around edges of bars to loosen. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows, using serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 0 g

CHERRY BROWNIES FROM SCRATCH



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I came up with this brownie recipe after being overwhelmed with cherries on our tree this year. It has the taste of a chocolate-covered cherry.

Provided by lemonadestand

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups pitted sour cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix sugar, oil, and almond extract together in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in another bowl; stir into sugar mixture until combined. Beat in 1/2 of the cherries using an electric mixer until moistened. Fold in remaining cherries. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brownies spring back when gently touched, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 212.7 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries and cherries for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries that have been thawed and drained.
  • To make sure the cherries are evenly distributed throughout the brownies, chop them into small pieces before adding them to the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can 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 and serving. This will help them to set properly.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or cocoa powder in the batter.
  • If you want a more festive brownie, sprinkle some chopped nuts or white chocolate chips on top before baking.
  • Serve the brownies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special treat.

Conclusion:

Cranberry cherry brownies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist texture, tangy cranberries, and sweet cherries, these brownies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give these cranberry cherry brownies a try.

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