It's a cross between a cookie and a slice of coffeecake with a hint of Scandinavian tradition.
| 1/2 |
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cup sugar |
| 1/2 |
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cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened |
| 2 |
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teaspoons almond extract |
| 1 |
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egg |
| 1 |
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cup all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 |
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teaspoon baking powder |
| 1/4 |
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teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 |
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cup semi-sweet real chocolate chips |
| 1/2 |
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cup powdered sugar |
| 1 |
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tablespoon LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened |
| 1 |
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tablespoon milk |
| 1/3 |
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cup sliced almonds |
Heat oven to 350°F. Combine sugar, 1/2 cup butter and almond extract in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add egg; mix well. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chips by hand.
Spread batter into greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely.
Combine powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon butter and milk in small bowl; mix well. Spread over cooled bars. Sprinkle with almonds; press lightly into glaze..
