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

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over mixture; mix with fork. Round into ball; divide in half. On ungreased baking sheet, pat each half into a strip, 12 x 3 inches. Strips should be about 3 inches apart.

In medium saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup of water to rolling boil. Remove from heat and quickly stir in almond extract and 1 cup flour. Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture for a ball, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Beat in eggs, all at one time, until smooth. Divide in half; spread each half evenly over strips, covering completely.

Bake about 60 minutes or until topping is crisp and brown. Cool. Frost with confectioners' sugar glaze and sprinkle with nuts. 10-12 servings.

CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR GLAZE:

Mix 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract or vanilla and 1-2 tablespoons warm water until smooth.