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Scandinavian Almond Bars
Photo: Sorin Gheorghita

Scandinavian Almond Bars

10 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

840
Calories
28g
Protein
27g
Fat
120g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds -- chopped
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Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter; beat in egg and extract.

2

Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.

3

Divide dough into fourths; form into 12 inx3 inch rectangles. Place 5 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk; sprinkle with almonds.

4

Bake at 325 for 18-20 minutes or until firm to the touch and edges are lightly browned. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then cut diagonally into 1 inch slices. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over bars.

5

Yield: About 4 dozen.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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