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Scandinavian Almond Bars

Scandinavian Almond Bars

These Scandinavian Almond Bars are simple, unique, and a family favorite! Perfect for a cookie exchange.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Scandinavian
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 68 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cookie sheet
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Almond Icing

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
  • 0.25 cup milk

Instructions
 

Preparation Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and almond extract; mix until fluffy. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.
  • Divide dough into 4 pieces, and roll each one into a log about 12 inches long. Place 2 logs per cookie sheet 4 to 5 inches apart. Flatten each roll by hand until it is about 3 inches wide. Brush flattened roll with milk and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • Bake in preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. While the cookies are still warm, cut them crosswise at a diagonal, into slices about 1 inch wide. When cool, drizzle with almond icing.
  • To make almond icing: In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cookies.

Notes

These cookies are great for a cookie exchange and are loved by all.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 7gCalcium: 17mg
Keyword almond, baking, cookies, dessert, Easy Recipe, family favorite
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