COOKIE:

1/2 c. soft butter
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. cold water

FILLING:

1/2 c. butter
1 c. water
1 c. flour
3 eggs
2 tsp. almond flavoring

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
2 tsp. almond flavoring
4 c. confectioners sugar (1 lb.)
2 tbsp. milk

COOKIE DOUGH: Mix first 4 ingredients together. Form into ball. Divide ball in half. On cookie sheet make 2 long rectangles with cookie dough. Spread with fingers.

FILLING: In saucepan put butter and water and bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add flour and beat vigorously with spoon. Let cool. Add eggs, one at a time, beating each one well. Add almond flavoring. Spread over cookie base. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.

FROSTING: Cream together all ingredients, adding sugar 1 cup at a time.