Premier White Brownies

Ingredients

• 3 white chocolate baking squares, broken into pieces (6oz)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1/4 cup almonds, sliced

Directions

1. 1

   Microwave baking squares in medium, microwave-safe bowl on medium-high power for 1 minute; stir. Microwve at additional 10-20 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature.

2. 2

   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl.

3. 3

   Combine sugar, eggs, water and almond extract in large bowl. Add melted baking squares and butter; stir until smooth. Gradually add flour mixture. Pour into greased 9x9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with almonds on top.

4. 4

   Bake in preheated 350F for 25-30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.