Scandinavian Almond Bars Recipe
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Scandinavian Almond Bars

By: Marji Stark  
"These cookies are my family's favorite cookie. They are simple to make, unique and pretty. A wonderful recipe to make for a cookie exchange. Take your recipe along, everyone will want a copy!"

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons milk
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  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and almond extract; mix until fluffy. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.
  3. Divide dough into 4 pieces, and roll each one into a log about 12 inches long. Place 2 logs per cookie sheet 4 to 5 inches apart. Flatten each roll by hand until it is about 3 inches wide. Brush flattened roll with milk and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  4. 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.
  5. Almond icing: In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cookies.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 68 | Total Fat: 2.6g | Cholesterol: 10mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2006 by Kalan 
Wonderful! These were not only amazing to eat, but they also smelled terrific. I doubled the... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by TAMMY124 
I found this recipe a while back in a cookbook and made it as part of my Christmas baking.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2007 by WeirdAuntMartha 
These were so easy, and SO good. They were a hit at my brother's birthday party and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by HELSKI 
Thanks, Marji. This is a great recipe. My only change was to up the almond extract by 1/4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2003 by GR8TWEETS 
I have made these bars twice now and both times I have been disappointed. Although the flavour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2005 by Caroline C 
Mmmm, these are SO good! Absurdly easy to make, and they are just delicious - chewy, light,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by JEAN MCCORKLE 
I served these at a fund raising dinner for dessert w/ vanilla bean ice cream and was asked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by Zpoiled1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I'm afraid I'm going to be the odd ball here but I found these to be a bit boring even after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by cledercole 
my husband made them for me and we love them. MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2005 by cookie 
I make these cookies every year to give as part of my Christmas cookie tin gifts. Everyone... MORE

 
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