Scandinavian Almond Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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\u00b0 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.