Cranberry-Nut Brownies

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
Yield 2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
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

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Fold in the chocolate chips, pecans, cranberries and walnuts. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
  2. 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

1 each: 202 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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
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