Source  Betty Crocker

Recipe Added:  12/21/2013

Cream together shortening, butter, and sugar. Mix until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine baking powder, salt, and flour and mix well. Gradually add to creamed mixture until well blended. Spread into the bottom of greased 9x9 square pan. Bake at 350°F 15 minutes.

Frosting and Topping Heat butter, brown sugar, and Craisins over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Spoon and spread mixture evenly over partially baked cookie base. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake 10-15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely.

In resealable plastic bag, mix baking chips and oil; seal bag. Microwave on High 30-45 seconds, squeezing bag every 15 seconds until smooth. Cut 1/4-inch top from corner of bag; drizzle over bars.

Try blueberries in summertime.

1. http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/cranberry-macadamia-bars/653fcc73-3ef1-402d-b9f4-9c21958e6672

2. http://www.recipegirl.com/2011/11/14/cranberry-bliss-bars/