Cranberry Almond White Chocolate Brownies are chewy and fudgy and completely irresistible! This is a festive, easy dessert recipe perfect for the holidays!
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I don’t know about you, but I am already in holiday mode. Thanksgiving and Christmas are on my mind and cozy, festive recipes are all I want to make!
These Cranberry Almond White Chocolate Brownies are wonderful because they are simple to make, yet festive enough for the holidays – or any day!
I learned a little baking secret a few years ago, want to hear it?
Almost any plain recipe – white cake, yellow cake, vanilla frosting, white chocolate brownies, etc. can be make a million times better with just a tiny splash of almond extract. I almost always add it to more simply flavored baked goods, and everyone always comments on how GOOD they are! You have to be careful not to add too much though, or it will not be very tasty anymore. Just 1/4 tsp is usually enough to do the trick!
I have a fabulous recipe for White Chocolate Brownies in my cookbook Brownies, Blondies, and Bars, and this is a spin off of those.
If white chocolate, almonds, and cranberries are your jam, you need these in your life! Of course you could leave out cranberries if you don’t like them. Or swap the almonds out for another nut.
These are easy to customize according to your tastes.
I love how pretty these are too. The red berries and white chocolare look nice and festive without being so overly holiday themed that you can’t serve them any time of year.
Enjoy!
Cranberry Almond White Chocolate Brownies
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| Serves | 24 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 18 minutes |
| Total time | 28 minutes |
Ingredients
Brownies
- 3/4 cups unsalted butter
- 8oz white chocolate chips
- 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Topping
- 6oz white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Directions
| Brownies | |
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350 In glass bowl, microwave one stick (1/2 cup) butter and white chocolate for 60-90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup softened butter until melted. Stir in sugar. Add eggs, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla, almond extract, and salt and stir. Mix in flour just until incorporated. Stir in cranberries. Spread batter into a greased 13x9" pan. Bake 17-20 minutes or until tester comes out mostly clean with some fudgy crumbs. Let cool. | |
| Topping | |
| Step 2 | |
| Melt 3 oz white chocolate and drizzle over bars. Immediately sprinkle with cranberries, almonds, and remaining chips. | |
Steph says
Tried it—loved it!! Perfect texture, flavor is wonderful…everyone ate them so fast I had to make another batch! Thanks for sharing
eat good 4 life says
Such a great dessert for the holidays!!!
Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says
Cannot believe Christmas is so close! Love this recipe!
Cathy Trochelman says
Mmmm I love white chocolate + cranberries together! Yum!
Amanda | The Chunky Chef says
Okay, these look like the perfect dessert!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Those are gorgeous! I want to sink my teeth into one of them right now!
Michelle | A Latte Food says
Such a great tip! I love adding almond extract to lots of desserts, especially cakes and frostings! These bars look amazing! Cranberry almond is a fabulous flavor combo!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
I’m all about almond extract! These look so my speed.
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
These are gorgeous! White chocolate and cranberries are a match made in heaven.
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
These look so pretty! So perfect for the holidays!
The Food Hunter says
Not only do they sound amazing but they look beautiful!
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
I love your almond extract tip! I love adding a splash to vanilla bean buttercream to really take it over the top. These white chocolate brownies look amazing – so festive and delicious!
Amanda | The Kitcheneer says
These look absolutely delicious!! Perfect to bring to a holiday dinner for dessert!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
I’m definitely ready to be in the holiday spirit…these beauties would help!