Cashew Blondies

2 eggs
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 (1 ounce) squares white baking chocolate,
    melted and cooled
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 cup chopped salted cashews or pecans

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla extract on medium speed for 1 minute.

Beat in chocolate and butter.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in cashews. Spread into a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Yields 2 dozen.