White Chocolate- Peppermint Pistachio Bars

WHITE CHOCOLATE- PEPPERMINT PISTACHIO BARS
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½ cup shortening
½ cup butter, softened
1½ cups granulated sugar
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp peppermint extract (not spearmint)
2 large eggs
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely crushed peppermint candies
1 cup coarsely crushed pistachios

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 13 x 9 x2-inch baking pan.

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening, butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add baking soda, extract and eggs until well blended. Stir in the flour, white chocolate, crushed candies and nuts. Spread the dough evenly in prepared pan.

3. Bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

4. Cool to room temperature; cut into bars.

Yield: 24 bars
Recipe Source: www.betterrecipes.com

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