1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
1 tbsp. water
1 c. water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. flour
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. almond extract
Powdered sugar, as needed
Milk, as needed

Mix first 3 ingredients to form crust. Pat out on cookie sheet in 2 strips 3 inches wide. Pour 1 cup water in saucepan with butter; heat to boiling. As you remove from heat, add flour; stir until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Add extract. Mix well and spread over crust strips. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes; cool. Frost with sugar and milk mixture to desired consistency. Decorate with a few cherries.

Note: Strips will be about 15 inches long. Be sure to use all filling.