Scandinavian Almond Bars

Scandinavian Almond Bars

1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine -- 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 milk 1/2 cup sliced almonds -- chopped

ICING: 1 cup confectioner's sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons milk

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 inx3 inch rectangles. Place 5 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk; sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 325 for 18-20 minutes or until firm to the touch and edges are lightly browned. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then cut diagonally into 1 inch slices. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over bars.

Yield about 4 dozen.

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