White Chocolate Blond Brownies

• 4 oz white chocolate baking bar
• 3⁄4 cup soft butter, divided
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup blanched, sliced almonds

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease an 8 or 9-inch square pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper and grease the paper.

2. Chop the chocolate. Place chocolate and 1/4 cup butter in the bowl fitted with the kneading/crushing blade. Launch at speed 3 at 110°F for 10 minutes.

3. Add remaining butter and all remaining ingredients, except almonds, to the bowl. Launch at speed 3 for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and relaunch at speed 6 for 2 minutes.

4. Spread batter in the prepared pan and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and edges look dry. Cool before cutting.