Almond Strips

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together flour and baking powder.
2. 2
   Uaing an electric mixer, beat butter or margarine until smooth.
3. 3
   Add sugar and beat till fluffy.
4. 4
   Add egg and the 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; beat well.
5. 5
   Stir in flour mixture and beat until thoroughly mixed.
6. 6
   Divide the dough in fourths; roll each portion into a twelve inch roll.
7. 7
   Place 2 rolls four to five inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   (To facilitate cutting, use cookie sheets without sides-- or the back of cookie sheets with sides.) Flatten each roll till it is about 3 inches wide.
9. 9
   Repeat with remaining rolls.
10. 10
    Brush each flattened roll with a little milk and sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of the the sliced almonds.
11. 11
    Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
12. 12
    While still warm, cut crosswise at a diagonal into 1 inch strips.
13. 13
    Cool completely.
14. 14
    Stir together the powdered sugar, the 1/4 teaspoon almond extract and the milk to make a thin frosting.
15. 15
    Drizzle frosting lightly back and forth over strips.