Ingredients

3 large eggs, room temperature2 cups sugar3/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon almond extract2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed2/3 cup chopped pecansOptional: Whipped cream and cranberries

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until slightly thickened and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes. Add butter and extract; beat 2 minutes. Gradually stir in flour just until combined. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Spread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. If desired, serve each piece with whipped cream and a cranberry.