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Set oven to 325 degrees.
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Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; in a large bowl, beat butter until softened.
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Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
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Add egg and almond extract and beat well.
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Add flour mixture and beat until well mixed.
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Divide the dough into fourths; form each into a 12" roll.
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Place two rolls 4-5 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
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Flatten each roll until 3" wide; repeat with remaining rolls.
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Brush the flattened rolls with milk and sprinkle with slivered almonds.
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Bake at 325* oven for 12-14 minutes when the edges are slightly brown. While cookies are warm, cut into 1" diagonal strips.
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Cool the cookies.
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Drizzle with Almond Icing.