Scandinavian Almond Bars

Ingredients:

 
Almond icing ingredients:

 
Almond Bar Directions:

1. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt
2. In a mixer bowl beat butter or margarine until softened
3. Add sugar and beat until fluffy
4. Add egg and almond extract and beat well
5. Add flour mixture and beat until well mixed
6. Divide dough into fourths
7. Form each into a 12-inch roll
8. Place two rolls 4-5 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet
9. Flatten until 3 inches wide
10. Repeat with remaining rolls
11. Brush flattened rolls with milk and sprinkle with almonds.
12. Bake in a 325 oven for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned
13. While cookies are still warm, cut them crosswise diagonally into 1 inch strips
14. Cool, drizzle with almond icing

Icing directions:

Stir together one cup sifted powder sugar, ¼ teaspoon almond extract and enough milk (3-4 teaspoons) to make icing of drizzling consistency.