Scandianvian Almond Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, 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 2% low-fat milk
1/2 cup sliced almonds, chopped
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 -2 tablespoon 2% low-fat milk

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and extract. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Divide dough into fourths; form into 12-in. x 3-in. rectangles. Place 5 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk; sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 18-20 minutes or until firm to the touch and edges are lightly browned. Cool on pans for 5 minutes, then cut diagonally into 1-in. slices. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, combine the confectioner's sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over bars.