Scandinavian almond bars

By AmberK

A interesting new flavor. I enjoyed these but thought they would be soft not crispy.

Ingredients

• ICING:
• Ingredients
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon 2% milk
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, chopped
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and extract. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Divide dough into fourths; form into 12-in. x 3-in. rectangles. Place 5 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk; sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until firm to the touch and edges are lightly browned. Cool on pans for 5 minutes, then cut diagonally into 1-in. slices. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, combine the confectioner's sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over bars.