Hey all, a nice difference with a festive treat for kids and adults alike, without the fuss of complicated baking.

Cranberry Brownies
(By Caroline Manson, presented by Derbyshire County Council)

Ingredients:
100g unsalted butter
50g plain chocolate (I used cocoa powder)
150g caster sugar
2 eggs
4 tablespoons cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
40g flour
A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 C (350 F) mark 4.

2. Melt butter and chocolate in a pan over a low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.

3. Beat the sugar, eggs and cranberry sauce in a bow. Pour in chocolate mixture with flour, vanilla extract and salt. Mix well.

4. Pour into a tin and bake for 15 – 20 minutes. If you put in a cocktail stick or toothpick it should come out wet.

These brownies can also be frozen for a later date.