Almond Croissants

PattyLouise's Note:

I cut this out of a Byerly's newsletter some time ago. Has been a family favorite ever since.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 1 cup ground almonds
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 egg white
• ½ 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
• ¼ cup sliced almonds

Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter , softened
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 2 -3 teaspoons milk

Directions:

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