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Scandinavian almond bars

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Ingredients/Components

flour
salt - 1/4 tsp
sugar - 1 c
almond extract - 1/2 tsp
sliced almonds, coarsely chopped - 1/2 c
milk - 1 item
baking powder - 2 tsp
butter or margarine - 1/2 c
egg - 1 item
Almond Icing - 1 item
In a large bowl, beat butter or margarine until softened

How to make scandinavian almond bars:

Stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter or margarine until softened. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg and almond extract; beat well. Add flour mixture; beat until well mixed. Divide dough into fourths. Form each into a 12-inch roll. Place two rolls 4 to 5 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten until 3 inches wide. Repeat with remaining rolls. Brush flattened rolls with milk; sprinkle with almonds. Bake in a 325° oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. While cookies are still warm, cut them crosswise at a diagonal into 1-inch strips. Cool. Drizzle with Almond Icing. Makes 48 cookies.Almond Icing:1 c. sifted powdered sugar1/4 tsp. almond extract3 to 4 tsp. milk Stir together the powdered sugar, almond extract and enough milk to make icing of drizzling consistency (3 to 4 teaspoons).

Recipe categories: Cookie and brownie, Bar cookie, Hand Formed cookies.

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3.5

Average rating: 3.5, total votes: 4

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