Scandinavian Almond Bars

Ingredients

 * 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

Directions

 * 1) In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter; beat in egg and extract.
 * 2) Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
 * 3) Divide dough into fourths; form into 12 inx3 inch rectangles. Place 5 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk; sprinkle with almonds.
 * 4) 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.

Contributed by:

 * Catsrecipes Y-Group