Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • Frosting
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon almond flavoring
  • 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Method

  • Mix the first 3 ingredients together and pat onto a greased cookie sheet, either covering the entire sheet or shape into a shoe.
  • Mix and boil the next 3 ingredients until it leaves the sides of the pan turning to a ball. Remove from heat and add the eggs, one at a time, beating well and fast after each addition.
  • Spead over dough and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Let cool a little before frosting.
  • For the frosting, mix with a mixer all the ingredients, adding the milk 1T. at a time until you reach desired consistency. Spread over the crust.