scandinavian almond bars

Name: Scandinavian Almond Bars
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) butter ( soft ); 1 - egg; 1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 1-3/4 cup(s) flour; 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 tablespoon(s) milk; 1/2 cup(s) chopped almonds; ## ICING; 1 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 1--2 tablespoon(s) milk

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Leila Rockwell

Sublimity, OR

Updated on Dec 28, 2014

I love these cookies as the almond gives it a special taste. This recipe was given to me by my Daughter in Law and has been one of my husbands favorites.

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 20 or more

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter ( soft )
1 - egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup chopped almonds
ICING
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1--2 tablespoon milk

How To Make scandinavian almond bars

Step 1

Turn on oven to 325* Bake 18-20 min.

Step 2

Cream sugar and butter. Beat in egg and extract. Add dry ingredients Mix well
Step 3

Divide dough in half and make two rolls the length of sheet pan 12 W x 17 L ( we call it a 1/2 sheet pan) Flatten each roll to 3 " wide. Pat milk on top and sprinkle on the chopped almonds
Step 4

Bake at 325* 18-20 min or until edges slightly browned. Cool in pan 5 min. Cut diagonally and place each piece on a wire rack.
Step 5

Mix the icing ingredients together and drizzle over the bars. Enjoy
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