Scandinavian Almond Bars

Ingredients

Bars

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup margarine or butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• milk
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

icing

• 1 cup icing sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3-4 teaspoons milk

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°.

2. 2

   Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl beat margarine or butter till softened.

4. 4

   Add sugar and beat till fluffy.

5. 5

   Add egg and the 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract and beat well.

6. 6

   Add the flour mixture and beat till well mixed.

7. 7

   Divide the dough into fourths, form each portion into a 12 inch roll.

8. 8

   Place 2 of the rolls 4 to 5-inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Flatten each roll till it is about 3 inches wide.

10. 10

    Repeat with the remaining rolls.

11. 11

    Brush each flattened roll with milk and sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of almonds each.

12. 12

    Bake in a 325° oven for 12-14 minutes or till edges are lightly brown.

13. 13

    While still warm, cut crosswise on the diagonal into 1 inch strips.

14. 14

    Cool completely on a wire rack.

15. 15

    Stir together the powdered sugar, the almond extract and enough of the 3-4 teaspoons of milk to make a drizzling consistency.

16. 16

    Drizzle over the cool bars.