Scandinavian Almond Cookies

Making traditional Scandinavian almond-flavored cookies just got easier by using a cookie mix.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

1:20

Hr:Mins

Makes

1/2

pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix

1/3

cup butter, softened

egg

tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

teaspoon almond extract

teaspoons milk

cup sliced almonds

Almond Glaze

cup powdered sugar

1/4

teaspoon almond extract

to 6 teaspoons milk

tablespoons sliced almonds

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.
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.
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.

Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies

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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 Serving (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 2g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch;
0 Fruit;
1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Scandinavian Almond Cookies

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens