1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. flour
2 tbsp. water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. water
1 tsp. almond extract
1 c. flour
3 eggs
Confectioners' sugar
Glaze
Chopped nuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut butter into flour; sprinkle water over and mix with fork. Round into ball; divide in half and pat each half on ungreased baking sheet into 12 x 3 inch strip; strips should be 3 inches apart. In medium saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil; remove from heat and quickly stir in extract and flour. Stir vigorously over low heat until it forms a ball, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and beat in eggs, all at once, until smooth. Divide in half and spread each half evenly over strips, covering completely. Bake about 1 hour or until topping is crisp and brown. Cool; frost with glaze and sprinkle with nuts.

For glaze, mix 1 1/2 confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons softened butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract, and 1-2 tbsp. warm water until smooth. 10-12 servings.