White Chocolate Cranberry Bars

* Exported from MasterCook *

White Chocolate Cranberry Bars

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

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.




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