Almond Croissants

Ingredients

• 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 butter, softened
• 1 egg white, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Glaze

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

Directions

1. 1

   Heat over to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.

3. 3

   In small bowl, combine ground almonds, 1/2 C powdered sugar, 1 egg white and 1/2 t.

4. 4

   almond extract.

5. 5

   Separate dough into 16 triangles. Spread scant 1/2 t margarine over each triangle to within 1/2 inch of edges.

6. 6

   Spread about 2 t almond mixture over margarine.

7. 7

   Roll up, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point.

8. 8

   Place rolls point side down on prepared cookie sheets; curve each into crescent shape.

9. 9

   Combine remaining egg white and water, brush over rolls. Place sliced almonds on rolls.

10. 10

    Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

11. 11

    In small bowl, blend glaze ingredients until smooth, drizzle over warm rolls.