Swedish Kringle

Ingredients

Part 1

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2-4 tablespoons ice water

Part 2

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup flour
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

frosting

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon soft butter
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1-2 tablespoon cream or milk

Directions

1. 1

   Part 1: Cut butter into flour and add sufficient cold water to form into pie crust, divide into two balls. Flatten each into a 3" wide strip on cookie sheet.

2. 2

   Part 2: Put water and butter in saucepan, and heat to boiling. Remove from stove and add flour all at once. Stir until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth each time. Add almond extract and spread onto the strips.

3. 3

   Bake: 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Then 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Cool and frost.

6. 6

   Cut into 1" strips for serving.