Saturday, February 2, 2008

Scandinavian Almond Bars

Hannah made these Christmas 2007 for the first time, they were simply amazing. They have the most wonderful almond flavor and a delicate texture. She requested that I post the recipe here.

1 roll Pillsbury refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp almond extract
1 egg white
1 TBS water
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 c sugar

Heat oven to 350 and grease a 15x10x1 pan with plain shortening. In a large bowl, break up the cookie dough. Stir in cinnamon and almond extract until well blended. With floured fingers press dough into pan to form a crust.

In a small bowl, beat egg white and water until frothy. Brush over the dough. Sprinkle evenly with the sliced almonds and then the sugar. Press down slightly.

Bake 20 minutes or until edges are a light golden brown. Cool completely. Cut into either diamonds or squares.

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