ALMOND-CHOCOLATE CRESCENTS

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These breakfast rolls are yummy enough to be a dessert. They look extra-special with a drizzle of melted chocolate. -Roxanne OBrien, Lyndhurst, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon shortening
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup almond paste

Steps:

  • Divide almond paste into eight portions; shape each into a small log. Set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth., Unroll crescent dough; separate into triangles. Spread each with 1 tablespoon chocolate mixture; set aside remaining mixture for drizzling. Place one portion almond paste at wide end of each triangle. Roll up and place point side down 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet; curve ends to form a crescent., Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with reserved chocolate mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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