Scandinavian Almond Bars

By Judycakes

Ingredients

• 1 c sugar
• 1/2 c butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 3/4 c flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 T milk
• 1/2 c sliced almonds, chopped
• ICING
• 1 c confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• 1-2 T milk

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter; 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 (check at 15mn) 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.

Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over bars.