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Norwegian Almond Cookies

Created by Linky on June 18, 2019

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.