Scandinavian Almond Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Cup Sugar
1/2 Butter, softened
1 Egg
1/2 Tsp. Almond Extract
1 3/4 Cups Flour
2 Tsp. Baking Powder
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1 Tbsp. Milk
1/2 Cup Sliced Almonds, chopped

Preparation

Cream sugar and butter; beat in egg and extract.
Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Divide dough into fourths; roll into 12x3 inch rectangles 5 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Brush with milk; sprinkle with almonds.