This Almond Bar recipe is a great way to make lots of almond cookies easily. They look absolutely scrumptious and taste divine!
Even though these are called "bar" cookies, they are made on a cookie sheet. The dough is formed into rolls that are flattened and then baked.
Bars are cut into cookies and iced. So-o-o-o easy.
These are a favorite at our house, especially at Christmas. But they are so good, just once a year is not enough. They become a treat on special occasions as well.
Add this recipe for almond cookies to your holiday repertoire. You'll be glad you did.
German Almond Bar Cookies
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
about 1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. almond flavoring
3 - 4 tbsp. milk
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325° F.
In large mixer bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg and 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring and mix well.
Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter mixture and beat till well mixed.
Divide dough into four sections. Form each section into a roll about 12 inches long.
Place two rolls 4 - 5 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten with fingers to about 3 inches wide. Repeat with other two sections.
Brush with milk and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.
Remove from oven and while still warm, cut in 1-inch diagonal strips. Let cool on wire rack.
Mix powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp. almond flavoring and enough milk to make icing that can be drizzled on the cookies.
Bars are cut into cookies and iced. So-o-o-o easy. 
