Title: Scandinavian Almond Bars
Categories: Dessert Holiday
Yield: 4 Dozen

1	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Butter/margarine; softened
		Eggs
1/2	ts	Extract, almond
1 3/4	c	Flour
2	ts	Baking powder
1/4	ts	;salt
1	tb	Milk
1/2	c	Almonds, sliced; chopped
ICING
1	c	Sugar, powdered
1/4	ts	Extract, almond
1	tb	Milk; to 2 tablespoons

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"x3" rectangles. Place 5" apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk; sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 325 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until firm to the touch and edges are lightly browned. Cool on pans for 5 minutes, then cut diagonally into 1" slices. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over bars.

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