Scandinavian Almond Bars

Preheat oven 325 F

1 & 3/4 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp almond extract
a little milk
1/2 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped

Almond Icing: 1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
enough milk to make thin, drizzling icing


Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl cream margarine and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and almond extract and beat well. Add flour mixture and 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 till 3 inches wide. Repeat with remaining rolls.


Brush flattened rolls with milk and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are light brown. While cookies are still warm, cut them crosswise at a diagonal into 1-inch strips. Cool. Drizzle with almond icing. Makes 4 dozen.