Scandinavian Almond Bars

• 1 3/4 c. flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 1/2 c. sliced almonds, coarsely chopped
• milk
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 c. butter or margarine
• 1 egg
• Almond Icing

1. Stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter or margarine until softened.
3. Add sugar; beat until fluffy.
4. Add egg and almond extract; beat well.
5. Add flour mixture; beat until well mixed.
6. Divide dough into fourths.
7. Form each into a 12-inch roll.
8. Place two rolls 4 to 5 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
9. Flatten until 3 inches wide.
10. Repeat with remaining rolls.
11. Brush flattened rolls with milk; sprinkle with almonds.
12. Bake in a 325u0b0 oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
13. While cookies are still warm, cut them crosswise at a diagonal into 1-inch strips.
14. Cool.
15. Drizzle with Almond Icing.
16. Makes 48 cookies.

flour, salt, sugar, almond extract, almonds, milk, baking powder, butter, egg, almond icing

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=456992 (may not work)