White Chocolate Cranberry Bars

Reader Martha sent us a recipe for some yummy White Chocolate Cranberry Bars, which, I think, sound both Thanksgiving-y and Christmasy. And also, tasty.

White Chocolate Cranberry Bars

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
12 oz. bag white chocolate chips, divided
1 tablespoon shortening

Grease 13x9 inch baking pan. Combine first four ingredients in large bowl, mix well and set aside. Combine sugars and butter in another bowl, blend until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla, blend well. Gradually add flour mixture; stir just until combined. Stir in berries, nuts, and 1 1/2 cup chips. Spread into pan and bake at 350 degrees until golden, 30 to 40 minutes. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt remaining chips and shortening, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over top. Cool completely, cut into bars. Makes 3 dozen.

Plus! Cranberries are good for you.