On the fourth day of Christmas my gift to you from me is my fourth favorite recipe...
Scandinavian Almond Bars (this is my mother in law's recipe)
1 c butter
2 c sugar
4 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
2 eggs
1 t almond extract
3 1/2 c flour
milk
1 c sliced almonds, coarsely chopped
Almond Icing
1 c powdered sugar
1/4 t almond extract
3-4 t milk
Beat butter in large bowl for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat well. Add egg and almond extract; beat until well combined. Mix in flour. divide dough into 8 sections. One at a time, roll into 12 inch "snakes". Put two at a time on a cookie sheet. Flatten to 3 inch width. Brush cookie dough with pink and sprinkle with almonds.
Bake in a 325 degree oven for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. While cookies are still warm, cut diagonally into 1 inch strips. Cool on a wire rack.
Make almond icing by combining all three ingredients. Drizzle over cookies.
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