White Chocolate Peppermint Pistachio Bars

These bars contain white chocolate pieces, pistachio nuts, crushed peppermint candies and peppermint extract.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup coarsely crushed peppermint candies
• 1 cup coarsley crushed pistachio nuts

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl beat the shortening, butter and sugar with an electric mixer till light and fluffy. Add the baking soda, extract, and eggs till well blended. Stir in the flour, white chocolate, crushed candies and nuts. Spread the dough evenly in a 13x9x2-inch greased baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees about 25 minutes or till golden brown and tests done. Cool to room temperature then cut into bars.

Number of Servings: Makes 24 bars