ALMOND CROISSANTS

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Provided by PattyLouise

Categories Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 (8 ounce) cans pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon water
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 -3 teaspoons milk

Steps:

Heat over to 375 degrees F.
Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
In small bowl, combine ground almonds, 1/2 C powdered sugar, 1 egg white and 1/2 t.
almond extract.
Separate dough into 16 triangles. Spread scant 1/2 t margarine over each triangle to within 1/2 inch of edges.
Spread about 2 t almond mixture over margarine.
Roll up, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point.
Place rolls point side down on prepared cookie sheets; curve each into crescent shape.
Combine remaining egg white and water, brush over rolls. Place sliced almonds on rolls.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
In small bowl, blend glaze ingredients until smooth, drizzle over warm rolls.