Yield: 24 pieces

ALMOND KRINGLER

prep time15 MINUTES

 

cook time25 MINUTES

 

total time40 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

BOTTOM LAYER

•  1 cup all-purpose flour
•  1/2 cup softened butter
•  2 tablespoons cold water

PASTRY LAYER

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

ICING

•  2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
•  3 tablespoons softened butter
•  2 tablespoons cream or half-and-half
•  1+ teaspoons almond flavoring
•  Sliced almonds, for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450F.
2. For crust layer: In a mixing bowl, combine flour and softened butter with a fork or a pastry cutter - just like you're making a pie crust. Add cold water and continue mixing until dough comes together. Spread dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet into a 12-inch by 16-inch rectangle.
3. For pastry layer: In a medium saucepan, add water and butter and cook over medium heat until butter melts. Add flour and stir. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring until the dough forms a ball. Add one egg at a time, beating well each time. Add almond flavoring.
4. Spread the pastry layer over the crust layer, using your hands or a spatula. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350F and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. Remove from oven to cool.
5. For frosting: Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Add additional almond flavoring if you prefer a stronger flavor. Apply frosting to the cooled pastry crust and cut into small triangles. Top each piece with a few chopped almonds.