1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. water
1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
3 eggs

Measure first cup of flour into bowl; cut in 1/2 cup butter until finely blended. Add 2 tablespoons water and mix with fork. Round into ball and divide into 2 equal pieces. Past into two long strips, 12 inches long and 3 inches wide. Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart.

Mix second half of butter and water into pan. Bring to boil. Add vanilla and remove from heat. Stir in flour immediately and stir until smooth and thick. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Divide in half and spread evenly over each piece of pastry on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes or until top is crisp and brown. Top with confectioners frosting and sprinkle with nuts or cherries.

FROSTING:

3/4 box confectioners sugar
2 1/2 tbsp. butter
Vanilla
Milk

Mix until consistency of frosting.