Cranberry Chip Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening (margarine)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. fresh cut cranberries
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. chocolate or butterscotch chips

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening until light and creamy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each.
Add vanilla, then flour, baking powder and salt.
Stir until blended.
Fold in cranberries, nuts and chips.
Spread in well-greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
(An old Girl Scout recipe.)