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Scandinavian Almond Cookies

Making traditional Scandinavian almond-flavored cookies just got easier by using a cookie mix.
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hour 20 min
Makes: 2 1/2 dozen cookies
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Cookies
1pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
1/3cup butter, softened
1egg
2tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1teaspoon almond extract
3teaspoons milk
1cup sliced almonds
Almond Glaze
1cup powdered sugar
1/4teaspoon almond extract
5to 6 teaspoons milk
2tablespoons sliced almonds
1.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 cookie 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 cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
3.In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract and 5 to 6 teaspoons milk until desired consistency. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons almonds.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 11 to 13 minutes.
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Special Touch
Toast the almond slices for a nuttier almond flavor. Toast nuts in shallow pan in 350ºF oven about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

Nutrition Information:

1 Cookie: Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 55mg; Total Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 12g); Protein 2Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 2Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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