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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup slivered almonds
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk