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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Delicate and crisp with a rich butter and almond flavor, these cookies are irresistible Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 egg |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
1-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon 2% milk |
1/2 cup sliced almonds, chopped |
icing: |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in egg and extract. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
3. Divide dough into fourths; form into 12-in. x 3-in. rectangles. Place 5 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk; sprinkle with almonds.
4. Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until firm to the touch and edges are lightly browned. Cool on pans for 5 minutes, then cut diagonally into 1-in. slices. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5. In a small bowl, combine the confectioner's sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over bars. Yield: about 4 dozen.
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