Crescent Coconut Almond Twist

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Butter or margarine

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp All-purpose or unbleached flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Almond extract
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup Powdered sugar

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 3/4 cup Almonds, toasted
  • 3/4 cup Coconut

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 can Pillsbury crescent dinner rolls, Refrigerated

• Dairy

  • 2 tsp Milk

• Liquids

  • 2 tsp Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
• 3/4 cup coconut
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose or unbleached flour
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 egg, separated
• 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheet. Reserve 1 tablespoon almonds for garnish. Place remaining almonds in food-storage plastic bag; crush with rolling pin.
• 2 In medium bowl, mix brown sugar and butter. Stir in coconut, flour, 1 teaspoon almond extract, the egg white and crushed almonds; mix well.
• 3 If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Press each to form 12x4-inch rectangle. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 2 long rectangles. Press each to form 12x4-inch rectangle.
• 4 Spread half of almond mixture in 2-inch-wide strip lengthwise down center of each rectangle to within 1/4 inch of each end. Fold sides over filling; pinch edges to seal.
• 5 With rolls side by side and starting at one end, carefully overlap rolls 2 times to form 1 twist; press ends to seal. Place twist on cookie sheet. In small bowl, beat egg yolk and water, using fork. Brush over twist.
• 6 Bake 19 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
• 7 In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients. Drizzle over twist. Garnish with reserved almonds. Cut into diagonal slices. Serve warm or cool.

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