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

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour for pie crust. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water; mix. Round into ball, divide in half. On ungreased baking sheet, pat into strips 12 x 3 inches. Heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil, remove from heat and quickly stir in almond flavoring and 1 cup flour. Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball. About 1 minute. Remove from heat, add eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy. Divide in half spread on top of strips. Bake about 1 hour or until crisp and brown; cool. Frost with confections sugar glaze.

GLAZE:

1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
2 tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1 to 2 tbsp. water

Mix all ingredients and beat until smooth and spread on top of kringle.