Lighter in color and density than a traditional brownie, these White Chocolate Blondies put a welcome new twist on an old favorite with a mellow, buttery flavor and a rich, creamy texture. 

1 cup butter
3 (1-ounce) squares white chocolate, chopped
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C) Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.

Melt the butter and white chocolate together over low heat in a saucepan. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Meanwhile, beat eggs with sugar and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl; mix in the butter mixture, and stir in the flour and salt until thoroughly combined. Scoop the batter into the prepared baking pan; sprinkle with white chocolate chips.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool in pan for about 10 minutes before cutting into bars.

Makes 24 servings