Scandanavian Almond Bars

• flour↗1 3⁄4 cups
• baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• butter↗1⁄2 cup
• slivered almonds↗1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1 cup
• egg↗1
• almond extract↗1 teaspoon
• milk↗
• Almond Icing↗
• powdered sugar↗1 cup
• almond extract↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• milk↗3⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; in a large bowl, beat butter until softened.

3. 3

   Add sugar and beat until fluffy.

4. 4

   Add egg and almond extract and beat well.

5. 5

   Add flour mixture and beat until well mixed.

6. 6

   Divide the dough into fourths; form each into a 12" roll.

7. 7

   Place two rolls 4-5 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Flatten each roll until 3" wide; repeat with remaining rolls.

9. 9

   Brush the flattened rolls with milk and sprinkle with slivered almonds.

10. 10

    Bake at 325* oven for 12-14 minutes when the edges are slightly brown. While cookies are warm, cut into 1" diagonal strips.

11. 11

    Cool the cookies.

12. 12

    Drizzle with Almond Icing.