1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter (no substitutes), softened
1 egg
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. milk
1/2 c. sliced almonds, chopped

Icing:

1 c. confectioners sugar
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 to 2 tbsp. milk

In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter. Beat in egg and extract. Combine dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into fourths. Roll into 12 x 3-inch rectangles 5-inches apart on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk. Sprinkle with almonds.

Bake at 325°F for 18 to 20 minutes or until firm to the touch and edges are lightly brown. Cool on pans for 5 minutes, then cut diagonally into 1-inch slices. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Combine icing ingredients. Drizzle over bars.

Yield: about 4 dozen.