Scandinavian Almond Bars Recipe

Name: Scandinavian Almond Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bars; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; milk; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; icing; 1 cup icing sugar; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 3 -4 teaspoons milk

Servings: persons

Bars
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
milk
1/2 cup sliced almonds
icing
1 cup icing sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 -4 teaspoons milk

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
2
Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
3
In a large bowl beat margarine or butter till softened.
4
Add sugar and beat till fluffy.
5
Add egg and the 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract and beat well.
6
Add the flour mixture and beat till well mixed.
7
Divide the dough into fourths, form each portion into a 12 inch roll.
8
Place 2 of the rolls 4 to 5-inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
9
Flatten each roll till it is about 3 inches wide.
10
Repeat with the remaining rolls.
11
Brush each flattened roll with milk and sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of almonds each.
12
Bake in a 325u00b0 oven for 12-14 minutes or till edges are lightly brown.
13
While still warm, cut crosswise on the diagonal into 1 inch strips.
14
Cool completely on a wire rack.
15
Stir together the powdered sugar, the almond extract and enough of the 3-4 teaspoons of milk to make a drizzling consistency.
16
Drizzle over the cool bars.

897

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bars, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Scandinavian Almond Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Scandinavian Almond Bars

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