White Chocolate Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 oz. bar-type white chocolate
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/8 tsp. almond extract (optional) or 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. (5 1/3 Tbsp.) butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
1/4 c. sliced almonds (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Place chocolate bars in heavy gauge saucepan.
Melt over very low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
Set aside.