Scandinavian Almond Cookies (Cookie Mix)

Source: Betty Crocker NOTE: Cookie mix used is 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 15
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• Cookies

• 1 (17 1/2ounce) package  betty crocker  sugar cookie mix
• 1⁄3 cup butter, melted
• 1  egg
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
• 3  teaspoons milk
• 1  cup  sliced almonds

• Almond Glaze

• 1  cup powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 5 -6  teaspoons milk
• 2  tablespoons  sliced almonds

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, flour and 1 teaspoon almond extract until soft dough forms.
3. Divide dough into 3 equal parts; place on ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Press each into 12x3-inch rectangle.
5. Brush each rectangle with 1 teaspoon milk; sprinkle with 1/3 cup almonds.
6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
7. Cool 1 minute; cut into 1-inch diagonal slices.
8. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
9. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
10. In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract and 5 to 6 teaspoons milk until desired consistency.
11. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons almonds.