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* Exported from MasterCook *

White Chocolate Cranberry Bars

Recipe By :Sara W
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bars Cookies
Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted or regular butter -- softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh or frozen
cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts
12 ounces white vanilla chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9" baking pan.
In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Mix well.
In another large bowl, combine brown sugar, sugar and butter. Beat
until light and fluffy.
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla.
Blend well.
Gradually add flour mixture. Blend at low speed just until combined.
Fold in cranberries, walnuts and 1 1/2 cup vanilla chips. (Reserved
remaining chips for topping.)
Spread batter in greased pan.
Bake 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown.
In small saucepan, over low heat, melt reserved 1/2 cup vanilla chips
and shortening, stirring occasionally. Drizzle over warm bars. Cool 1
hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars.