PART I:

1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
1 tbsp. water

Put on cookie sheet in 2 long strips, 3 inches wide.

PART II:

1 c. water
1/2 c. butter

Stir in 1 cup flour (mix well). Then stir in 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1/2 teapsoon almond extract. Spread on strips. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes or until nice and crusty brown.

PART III:

1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 c. powdered sugar

Spread on cooled crusts. Garnish with slivered almonds.