Scandinavian Almond Bars

1 c sugar
½ c butter
1 egg
½ tsp almond extract
1 ¾ c flour
2 tsp BP
¼ tsp salt
1 Tbs milk
½ c almonds, chopped

Frosting for cookies:
1 c powdered sugar
¼ tsp almond extract
1-2 Tbs milk

Cream sugar and butter, then mix in egg and extract. Combine the dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture, mixing well. Divide dough into four parts and roll each part into 12x3” rectangles. Place on cookie sheets and brush with milk and sprinkle with almonds. Bake 18-20 min. at 325 ˚
Edges should be lightly browned and cookie should be firm to touch. Cool for 5 min. on pan and then cut diagonally into 1” slices. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool and then drizzle with icing.

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