Scandinavian Almond Bars

This has become a family favorite every year! If i don't make it my whole family teases me. I am sure that your family will love it too!!

Preheat oven to 325.

Stir together flour , baking powder and salt.

In a large bowl beat margarine or butter till softened.

Add sugar and beat till fluffy.

Add egg and the 1 / 2 teaspoon of almond extract and beat well.

Add the flour mixture and beat till well mixed.

Divide the dough into fourths , form each portion into a 12 inch roll.

Place 2 of the rolls 4 to 5-inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Flatten each roll till it is about 3 inches wide.

Repeat with the remaining rolls.

Brush each flattened roll with milk and sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of almonds each.

Bake in a 325 oven for 12-14 minutes or till edges are lightly brown.

While still warm , cut crosswise on the diagonal into 1 inch strips.

Cool completely on a wire rack.

Stir together the powdered sugar , the almond extract and enough of the 3-4 teaspoons of milk to make a drizzling consistency.

Drizzle over the cool bars.

all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, margarine, sugar, egg, almond extract, milk, sliced almonds, icing sugar