Scandinavian Almond Bars

Name: Scandinavian Almond Bars
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 48
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons almond extract; 118 milliliters sliced almonds; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 118 milliliters butter; 237 milliliters confectioners sugar; 1 egg; 414 milliliters all-purpose flour; 59 milliliters milk; 0 teaspoons salt; 237 milliliters white sugar

Scandinavian Almond Bars might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 48. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 70 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat. A mixture of butter, salt, baking powder, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

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Oven

In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar.

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Butter

Cream

Sugar

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Bowl

Add egg and almond extract; mix until fluffy. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.

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Almond Extract

Baking Powder

All Purpose Flour

Salt

Egg

Divide dough into 4 pieces, and roll each one into a log about 12 inches long.

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Dough

Roll

Place 2 logs per cookie sheet 4 to 5 inches apart. Flatten each roll by hand until it is about 3 inches wide.

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Roll

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Baking Sheet

Brush flattened roll with milk and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

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Sliced Almonds

Milk

Roll

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.

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Almonds

Icing