Oh, how I love a good cookie.  I got this recipe at a cookie exchange years ago and it has become a family favorite.  It is hard to believe but they really are better the next day!

Scandinavian Almond Cookies

½ Cup Butter

1 Cup Sugar

Combine until creamy.  Add

1 Egg

 ½ tsp. Almond extract      

Mix thoroughly and add the following dry ingredients:

1 ¾ Cup Flour

2 tsp.  Baking powder

¼ tsp.  Salt

Mix well.  Divide into 4 balls.  Form each into a 10 inch roll.  Place on ungreased cookie sheet.  Flatten slightly until 2-3” wide. 

Brush with

Milk and sprinkle with

½ Cup Sliced Almonds, coarsely chopped 

Bake at 325 degree oven for 12 – 14 minutes (until edges are lightly browned.  While cookies are still warm, cut them crosswise at a diagonal into 1 inch strips.  Cool then drizzle almond icing.

Almond Icing

Stir together till a drizzling consistency:

1 Cup sifted   Powdered Sugar

¼ tsp. Almond extract

3-4 tsp. Milk

Makes 3    dozen cookie bars.

Always Delicious!