Almond Bars

This is a recipe from Carlile Carroll from the Ensign Stake.  It's a great recipe to make for functions - parties, showers, etc.  It's quick, easy, and tastes great - even better than it sounds and looks (Brett's not a nut fan and was reluctant to try these, but once he did, he couldn't get enough!).

1/2 c Butter
1 c Sugar
1 Egg
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 tsp. Baking powder
1/4 tsp. Salt
1-3/4 c Flour
1/2 c Sliced almonds (finely chopped)
Milk

Cream the butter, sugar, and egg together.  Add the almond extract, baking powder, salt, and flour.  After the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, divide and form 4 rolls.  Place 2 rolls at a time onto an ungreased cookie sheet.  Using your hands, flatten the rolls into 3" x 12" rectangles about 4-5" apart.  Brush the tops of the rectangles with milk.  Sprinkle the chopped almonds on top and pat into the cookie dough.

Bake at 325 degrees for 12-14 min.  They will look doughy and the edges slightly brown when taken from the oven.  Cut while they are still warm into 1" strips at a diagonal and drizzle with the below icing.

1/2 c Powdered sugar
3-4 tsp. Milk (more if necessary to create a "drizzle")
1/4 tsp. almond extract