Scandinavian Almond Bars

==Ingredients==
* 1 cup sugar
* 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 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 milk
* 1/2 cup sliced almonds -- chopped
=== Icing: ===
* 1 cup confectioner's sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
* 2 tablespoons milk
== Directions ==
# In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter; beat in egg and extract. 
# Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. 
# Divide dough into fourths; form into 12 inx3 inch rectangles. Place 5 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk; sprinkle with almonds. 
# Bake at 325 for 18-20 minutes or until firm to the touch and edges are lightly browned. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then cut diagonally into 1 inch slices. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over bars.
Yield: About 4 dozen.
== Contributed by: ==
* Catsrecipes Y-Group
Category:Cathy's Recipes