You can (after you thaw them first). The cranberry texture will be a little softer, but it definitely works in a pinch. However, because thawed cranberries tend to compact into the measuring cup more than firm, fresh berries, I recommend that you go with a scant 1 cup for this recipe if you're using thawed (and you'll probably only get a total of about 2 3/4 cups of thawed berries per bag).