1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
1-2 tbsp. water
1 c. water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. flour
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Mix first three ingredients - flour, butter and water - like pie crust. Put on cookie sheet in 2 long strips 3 inches wide.

Put 1 cup water and 1/2 cup butter in saucepan. Heat to boiling as you take from heat, add 1 cup flour and stir until smooth. Stir in 3 eggs, one at a time, and beat after each. Add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.

Spread on top of the two 3 inch wide strips. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes. When cool, top with toasted slivered almonds (if desired) and frost.

FROSTING:

1 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. almond extract
Whipping cream