Scandinavian Almond Cookies

Making traditional Scandinavian almond-flavoured cookies just got easier by using a cookie mix. ...MORE + LESS -

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

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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.

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.