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    Published: Sep 11, 2016 · Modified: Nov 11, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 37 Comments

    Chocolate Cranberry Quick Bread with Pecans

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    Chocolate Cranberry Quick Bread with Pecans comes together quickly, and it's chock full of creamy, chewy and crunchy ingredients. It's perfect for to serve for all of your autumnal gatherings. 

    Quick bread with chocolate and cranberries

    When you're looking for something a little sweet but not cloyingly so, this Chocolate Cranberry Quick Bread with Pecans fits the bill, perfectly.

    Cranberry Chocolate Quick Bread

    With the holidays fast approaching, you might want to consider giving a few of these Chocolate Cranberry Quick Breads as gifts. Wrapped well, they'll hold in the freezer for one to two months, meaning that you can bake them up in advance, and then when time is at a premium in the month of December, you'll have one less thing to stress over. Relax. You've got this!

    Cranberry Quick Bread with Chocolate and Pecans

    This quick bread can also be tailored to your tastes, or the tastes of the people on your gift list. If you prefer a nut free option, leave the nuts out entirely. If you prefer walnuts to pecans, do that instead. If white chocolate is better suited to your tastes, swap white chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chips. I'll never tell. And, if you're not a fan of dried cranberries, leave them out altogether, or use raisins instead. The choices are yours so don't be afraid to experiment. I give you my complete permission!

    The following step-by-step photos will walk you through the process of making Chocolate Cranberry Quick Bread with Pecans.

    In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), cream together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Add an egg, vanilla, and evaporated milk to the butter and sugar mixture and blend until combined.

    How to make chocolate cranberry quick bread

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and blend until completely incorporated.

    How to make cranberry quick bread.

    Add the chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans to the batter and stir until fully combined. Spoon the batter evenly into a prepared loaf pan that's been sprayed with baking spray. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes and then turn the bread out onto a rack to cool completely before slicing.

    How to make quick bread with chocolate, cranberries and pecans.

    Quick Bread with Cranberries, Chocolate, and Pecans

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    Quick Bread with Cranberries, Chocolate and Pecans

    Chocolate Cranberry Quick Bread with Pecans

    Renee Goerger
    Chocolate Cranberry Quick Bread with Pecans comes together quickly, and it's chock full of creamy, chewy and crunchy ingredients. It's perfect for to serve for all of your autumnal gatherings.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Yeast and Quick Breads
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 loaf
    Calories 0 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup butter softened to room temperature (1 stick)
    • ½ cup packed brown sugar
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ½ cup evaporated milk
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup cried cranberries
    • ½ cup chopped pecans

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Prepare a loaf pan by spraying with baking spray. Set aside.
    • Cream the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a stand mixer (with the paddle attachment), or in a large bowl with a hand mixer.
    • Add the egg, vanilla, and evaporated milk to the creamed butter and sugar mixture and blend on low to incorporate.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
    • Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and slowly blend until the mixture is completely blended (scraping down the sides as needed).
    • Add the chocolate chips, cranberries and chopped pecans to the batter and stir well to combine.
    • Evenly spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
    • Bake in a preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
    • Remove the pan to a cooling rack for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes turn the bread out of the pan and allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    Tools and equipment:
    Stand mixer OR large bowl and hand mixer.
    Wooden spoon or spatula
    cooling rack
    8½ - 9" loaf pan
    baking spray

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0Calories: 0kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
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    I've decided to coordinate this recipe for Chocolate Cranberry Quick Bread with Pecans with these two his and her hand painted tea cups that were a special, custom order. The photos show the front and back of each cup. The customer supplied me with the saying that they wanted painted on each cup, and then the design was up to me. This is how they turned out:

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    Hand Painted Glass Tea Cups

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    Comments

    1. Kimberly says

      November 03, 2016 at 9:32 am

      this looks delish!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 03, 2016 at 9:48 am

        Thank you so much, Kimberly! I hope you enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    2. Lauren @ Hall Nesting says

      September 16, 2016 at 12:12 pm

      This gets me in the holiday spirit!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 17, 2016 at 7:37 am

        Me too. I almost feel guilty about is since it's only September...but that's okay! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Renée says

      September 14, 2016 at 7:59 am

      My sons would have preferred if I'd left out the dried fruit, too. When I tell them that you can't even taste them, their response is always "why'd you put them in there then?" LOL

      Reply
    4. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

      September 14, 2016 at 7:54 am

      I would love to start my day with a slice of this bread. You just can't go wrong with cranberries and I love that you added the crunch of nuts and chocolate.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 14, 2016 at 8:04 am

        I'm a nut for a nut. I add them whenever I can! Thanks, Joanie!

        Reply
    5. Kim Beaulieu says

      September 14, 2016 at 12:14 am

      This is wonderful Renee. I love quick breads and can never get enough of them during fall and winter. This recipe is amazing.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 14, 2016 at 8:03 am

        Thanks, Kim. I appreciate that!

        Reply
    6. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

      September 13, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      This bread looks fantastic! I'd love to receive a loaf as this as a gift. Edible presents are the best, aren't they?

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 13, 2016 at 5:16 pm

        I agree 100%, Erin. Thanks!

        Reply
    7. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      September 13, 2016 at 1:35 pm

      Oh, that looks and sounds fabulous, Renee, I can imagine how wonderful your kitchen was smelling while it was baking!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 13, 2016 at 5:16 pm

        Half of the fun of baking is the smell in the house! Thanks so much, Kimberly!

        Reply
    8. JP says

      September 13, 2016 at 4:09 am

      consider adding some shredded coconut to this! It tastes great with your flavor combination
      and adds some moisture to the quick bread. Can add a bit of cinnamon sugar, and
      pistachio nuts,too!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 13, 2016 at 7:28 am

        Thank you. I love adding coconut to quick bread too. I actually have a muffin recipe coming up that I plan on adding it to.

        Reply
    9. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

      September 12, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Yum, I'm so ready for these fall flavors!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 12, 2016 at 9:36 pm

        You and me both, Heather!

        Reply
    10. Lauren Kelly Nutrition says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      This is one gorgeous bread! The more cranberries, the better!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 12, 2016 at 9:36 pm

        I couldn't agree more!

        Reply
    11. Dee says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      The bread looks fantastic, and I love the idea of making it in advance for gifts!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 12, 2016 at 9:37 pm

        As long as it's wrapped well, it will keep for months in the freezer.

        Reply
    12. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

      September 12, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      Nothing screams fall like cranberries and pecans!!! YUM.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 12, 2016 at 9:37 pm

        I couldn't agree more, Kelly! Thanks.

        Reply
    13. Jessica @Savory Experiments says

      September 12, 2016 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect comfort food and just screams FALL! I can't wait to try it out!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 12, 2016 at 9:38 pm

        I know you'll love it, Jessica! Thanks.

        Reply
    14. Krista says

      September 12, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      I love the combination of the cranberry chocolate! I am going to be baking soon!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 12, 2016 at 9:38 pm

        I hope you do, Krista. I know you'll love it!

        Reply
    15. Stephanie says

      September 12, 2016 at 9:20 am

      I just might make this today! I love all these flavors together!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 12, 2016 at 12:20 pm

        They're pretty much staple ingredients which is nice because you don't really need to plan in advance.
        I hope you enjoy it, Stephanie!

        Reply
    16. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

      September 12, 2016 at 9:02 am

      You can't go wrong with cranberry bread! I love that you added chocolate and pecans for extra crunch. I could start every single day of fall with a slice of this bread!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 12, 2016 at 9:17 am

        Thank you so much, Ashley. I'm glad you like it. I'm all about nuts in quick breads!

        Reply
    17. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

      September 12, 2016 at 8:37 am

      I so need this bread around when I have a craving for sweets and want to try and stay healthy (I am so bad for sweets!!) Wish I had a slice right now!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 12, 2016 at 9:17 am

        I agree, Kacey. It's not overly sweet, but it definitely takes the edge off a craving.

        Reply
    18. christine says

      September 12, 2016 at 7:56 am

      We have a bake sale fundraiser coming up - I think this would be a great option for me to make! Thanks for the great recipe.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 12, 2016 at 9:16 am

        My pleasure, Christine. I never thought of it as a bake sale item, but I really think that's a great idea!

        Reply
    19. Brenda@ Sugar-Free Mom says

      September 12, 2016 at 7:17 am

      The most loveliest of fall breads and a quick bread at that is even better!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 12, 2016 at 7:26 am

        Thank you so much, Brenda!

        Reply

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