Shelly's Recipe

SCANDINAVIAN ALMOND COOKIES

Category: Cookies

Cookies
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) sugar cookie mix
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 egg
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp almond extract
3 tsp milk
1 cup sliced almonds

Almond Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
5 to 6 tsp milk
2 tbsp sliced almonds

Heat oven to 375F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, flour and 1 tsp almond extract until dough forms. Divide dough into 3 equal parts; place on ungreased cookie sheets. Press into 12x3-inch rectangle.

Brush rectangle with 1 tsp milk; sprinkle with 1/3 cup almonds. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; cut into 1-inch diagonal slices. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp almond extract and 5 to 6 tsp milk until desired consistency. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with 2 tbsp almonds.
Makes: 2 1/2 dozen cookies

Special Touch: Toast the almond slices for a nuttier almond flavor. Toast nuts in shallow pan at 350 about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.