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Scandinavian Almond Cookies

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Servings 2 1/2
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Making traditional Scandinavian almond-flavoured cookies just got easier by using a cookie mix.
May 4, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 teaspoons milk
  • 1 cup sliced almonds

  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 5 to 6 teaspoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, flour and 1 teaspoon almond extract until dough forms. Divide dough into 3 equal parts; place on ungreased baking sheets. Press each into 12x3-inch rectangle.
  • 2
    Brush each rectangle with 1 teaspoon 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 baking sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • 3
    In small bowl, stir icing sugar, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract and 5 to 6 teaspoons milk until desired consistency. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons almonds.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Special Touch Toast the almond slices for a nuttier almond flavour. Toast nuts in shallow pan in 350ºF oven about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

130 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 18g Total Carbs, 12g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 1/2
Calories
130
Total Fat
6g
Saturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
Sodium
55mg
Total Carbs
18g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Sugars
12g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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