SWEET NUTCRACKER BRAID

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Enjoy this sweet nutty braid drizzled with powdered sugar, vanilla, milk - ready in an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup finely chopped dates
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/3 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl, combine 2/3 cup pecans, dates, raisins, sugar and cinnamon; mix well.
Unfold puff pastry; place on sprayed cookie sheet. Roll to form 14x10-inch rectangle. Spread preserves in 4-inch-wide strip lengthwise down center of pastry. Sprinkle fruit and nut mixture over preserves.
With scissors or sharp knife, make cuts 1 inch apart on long sides of pastry to within 1/2 inch of filling. Fold strips at an angle across filling mixture, overlapping ends and alternating from side to side.
Bake at 375°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; place on serving platter. Cool 15 minutes.
In small bowl, blend powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled braid. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 30 g