4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 cups butter flavored shortening (Crisco)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 (12 oz.) pkg. white chocolate chips
1 (12 oz.) pkg. dried blueberries (optional)
2 (6 oz. ea.) pkgs. dried cranberries (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Set aside.

Beat shortening, white and brown sugars with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in one egg until completely incorporated. Beat in the last egg.

Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the white chocolate chips, blueberries, and cranberries (if using); mixing just enough to evenly combine.

Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball to about 1/2-inch thick.

Bake at 350°F until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Submitted by: Alexis Hammond