There is often a feeling of anxiousness that comes with the holiday season. Are we ignoring anybody, and what are the greatest sales times and who wants what? Even while I can’t avoid all purchasing, I’ve made an effort to switch to handmade presents whenever I can, and for me, that means food. A favorite among friends and family alike, this cranberry loaf is the ideal last-minute treat.

Components
two cups of sugar
Three eggs, at room temperature
¾ cup room temperature butter
One-half teaspoon of vanilla essence
One-half teaspoon of almond extract
two cups of flour

One tsp baking powder
Half a teaspoon of salt
One eight-oz bag of fresh cranberries
Break apart
¼ cup flour and ¼ cup brown sugar
One-third cup butter

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There is often a feeling of anxiousness that comes with the holiday season. Are we ignoring anybody, and what are the greatest sales times and who wants what? Even while I can’t avoid all purchasing, I’ve made an effort to switch to handmade presents whenever I can, and for me, that means food. A favorite among friends and family alike, this cranberry loaf is the ideal last-minute treat.

Components
two cups of sugar
Three eggs, at room temperature
¾ cup room temperature butter
One-half teaspoon of vanilla essence
One-half teaspoon of almond extract
two cups of flour

One tsp baking powder
Half a teaspoon of salt
One eight-oz bag of fresh cranberries
Break apart
¼ cup flour and ¼ cup brown sugar
One-third cup butter

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