INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter (1 stick, 112 g), melted, plus butter for greasing the pan
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1 cup tightly packed light brown sugar
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1 tablespoon of almond extract
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1 cup (128 g) all purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon baking soda
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Pinch of salt
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1/3 cup toasted, blanched almonds, chopped
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Whole almond halves for decoration