Norwegian Almond Cookies

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 ºF.

Step 2: Measure flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until pale yellow. Add sugar and keep beating until incorporated.

Step 4: Add egg and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.

Step 5: Gradually add flour mixture, beat until well mixed.

Step 6: Divide dough into 4 parts. Roll each part into a 12 inch roll.

Step 7: Put all 4 rolls on an uncreased cookie sheet. Using your hands, flatten each roll until it is several inches wide.

Step 8: Brush milk on each flattened roll and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Step 9: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges starting to brown.

Step 10: Remove from oven and cut into 1 inch diagonal slices while still warm.

Step 11: FROSTING -

Step 12: Mix together the confectioners' sugar, rest of almond extract and enough milk to be of drizzling consistency.

Step 13: Drizzle frosting over cooled bars. Let dry before storing.