Scandinavian Almond Bars

By mamacook1

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Ingredients

• ICING:
• 1/2 c butter
• 1 c sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 3/4 c all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 c sliced almonds
• 2 tbs milk
• 1 c confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• 1/4 c milk

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven 325*
Cream butter and sugar, add egg and almond extract, mixing until fluffy.
Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
Divide dough into 4 pieces and roll each into a 12 inch log. Place 4-5 inches apart on 2 baking sheets , lightly greased.
Flatten logs by hand until they are about 3 inches wide.
Brush with milk and sprinkle with almonds.
Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden.
While the cookies are still warm, slice each log diagonally into 12 pieces.
Cool completely and drizzle with almond icing.