Preheat oven to 350°.

In large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder & salt.

In a small bowl whisk eggs & vanilla. Add dry ing. Just until moistened.Fold in walnuts & cranberries. ( dough will be sticky)

Divide dough in half. On a greased baking sheet. With lightly floured hands. Shape into 10 x2-1/2" retangle. Bake. 20-25 min. Until golden brown.

Remove from oven. Let cool 10 min. Transfer to cutting board . Cut diagonally into 1" slices. Place cut side down on baking sheet. Bake 8-10 min. Flip to other side . Bake 8-10 min . Again. Let cool.

In microwave , melt chocolate & shortening. Stir till smooth. Drizzle over cut biscotti. Let chocolate firm up. Store in air tighr container.