Scandinavian Almond Bars

By Nanatimesthree

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Beat margarine and sugar together. Add egg and almond and beat well. Add flour mixture.

Divide dough into fourths. Roll each into a 12 inch roll. Place two rolls on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten until 3 inches wide. Repeat with remaining rolls. Sprinkle all strips with almonds and press into dough. Bake at 325 for 12 to 14 minutes.

While still warm, cut crosswise at a diagonal into one inch strips and loosen from cookie sheet.

Combine 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, and enough milk to make a glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies.