Swedish Toast

1 1/2 Cup sugar 1 Cup margarine, softened 2 Eggs 1 Tsp almond extract 3 1/2 Cup flour 2 Tsp baking powder 1 Tsp ground cardamon 1 Cup half and half

Heat oven to 350oF. Grease 13x9 pan. In large bowl, beat sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Add eggs and almond extrac. Beat well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off. Combine flour, baking powder, and cardamom. Alternately add flour mixture and half and half to sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes our clean. Cool completely!! Cut cake crosswise into four 3-inch strips. Remove one strip at a time from pan. Cut strips into 1/4 inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 250oF for 45 minutes or until crisp. NOTE: Skim milk can be substituted for half and half. Yield: 11 dozen cookies.