Scandinavian Almond Cookies

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbl milk
1/2 cup almonds, chopped

Frosting for cookies:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
1 or 2 tbl. milk

Cream sugar and butter, then mix in egg and extract. Combine the dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture, mixing well. Divide dough into four parts and roll each part into 12 x 3 inch rectangles. Place on cookie sheets and brush with milk and sprinkle with almonds. Bake 18-20 minutes at 325 degrees.

Edges should be lightly browned and cookie should be firm to the touch.

Cool for 5 minutes on the pans and then cut diagionally into 1 inch slices.

Remove the cookies to wire racks to cool completely and when cool, drizzle with icing.