Scandianvian Almond Bars

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon 2% low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, chopped
• ICING
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 -2 tablespoon 2% low-fat milk

1. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in egg and extract. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
3. Divide dough into fourths; form into 12-in. x 3-in. rectangles. Place 5 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk; sprinkle with almonds.
4. Bake at 325u0b0 for 18-20 minutes 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.
5. In a small bowl, combine the confectioner's sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over bars.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/scandianvian-almond-bars-504281 (may not work)