Almond Strips

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl, beat margarine or butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
3. 3
   Add about half of the flour, the sugar, egg, baking powder and almond extract.
4. 4
   Beat until thoroughly combined.
5. 5
   Beat in remaining flour.
6. 6
   Divide dough into 4 portions.
7. 7
   Shape each portion into a 12-inch long roll.
8. 8
   Place 2 rolls 4 to 5-inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Using your hand, flatten each to 3-inches wide.
10. 10
    Repeat with remaining rolls.
11. 11
    Brush flattened rolls with milk and sprinkle with almonds.
12. 12
    Bake in a 325° oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
13. 13
    Cut warm cookies diagonally into 1-inch strips.
14. 14
    Cool cookies on a wire rack.
15. 15
    Drizzle with icing.
16. 16
    Makes about 48.