Scandinavian Almond Bars

Описание: Scandinavian Almond Bars are a family tradition that can’t go without being made! I’ve been making these cookies for over 36 years! I found the recipe in a Christmas Cookie cookbook back when I was first married!

In fact, I made this batch and Hunk devoured them! He really does love these cookies. And they are so simple.

Recipe:
1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 3/4 cup unbleached white flour

Cream butter. Add sugar, cream together. Scrap bowl if needed and then add egg. Beat together well. Add in almond extract. Blend. Add salt, blending the whole time; add baking powder, blending the whole time. Next add flour slowly. Once dough ball forms, remove from bowl to counter. Cut doing ball into 4, shape each one into a long rope; place on prepared baking sheet and flatten with the heel of your hand.
Once all 4 are done, brush with milk and then put sliced almonds on top. Bake at 325 for 12-14 minutes. As soon as you remove them from the oven, score them with a knife. Let cool.

Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
3-4 tsp milk
1/2 tsp almond extract
Blend all icing ingredients together in small bowl. Once you have icing done, make sure the cookies are completely cooled and drizzle over top. Let dry. Once dry, break into bar cookies and enjoy. Store in an airtight container.

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