The Rosiethon Has Its Game On. Day 6. Scandinavian Almond Bars.

Scandinavian Almond Bars

Scandinavia Almond Bars

1 stick unsalted butter

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1/2 tsp almond extract

1 3/4 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1/2 cup sliced almonds

2 TB heavy cream

1 cup powdered sugar

1/4 tsp almond extract

1/4 cup milk

Heat oven to 325°.

Cream butter and sugar.  Add egg and almond extract and beat until fluffy.  Stir in flour, baking powder, and  salt and mix well.

Divide dough into 4 pieces and roll each into a log about 12 inches long.  Place two logs on a baking sheet 4-5 inches apart.  Flatten until the rolls are about 3 inches wide.  Brush flattened roll with milk and sprinkle with sliced almonds, pressing into the dough.

Bake 12-15 minutes, or until edges are slightly browned.  While still warm, cut crosswise at a diagonal, about 1 inch wide. When cool, drizzle with almond icing.

Almond Icing

Stir powdered  sugar, almond extract, and milk until smooth.  

Drizzle over cookies.

Almond Icing

1 cup powdered sugar

1/4 tsp almond extract

1/4 cup milk