Raspberry Crescent Twists

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Prep 15 min
Total 35 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 8

Ingredients

Twists

can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ 90 calorie crescents or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet

1/4

cup red raspberry filling (from 12 oz can)

1/4

cup sliced almonds, finely chopped

Glaze

1/2

cup powdered sugar

1/2

teaspoon almond extract

to 2 teaspoons water

Garnish

Additional sliced almonds, if desired

Directions

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1

Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10-inch pan with sides or large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2

If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough on cutting board into 2 long rectangles; press each into 12x3 1/2-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough on cutting board and cut into 2 long rectangles; press each into 12x3 1/2-inch rectangle.
3

Spread raspberry filling on 1 dough rectangle to within 1/2 inch of all edges. Sprinkle evenly with chopped almonds. Place second dough rectangle over almonds; gently press top and long edges to seal. Cut crosswise into 8 strips. Twist each strip twice; place 2 inches apart in paper-lined pan.
4

Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove twists from pan; place on cooling rack. Cool 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, blend powdered sugar, almond extract and enough water for desired spreading consistency until smooth.
5

Spread glaze over cooled twists. If desired, sprinkle with additional sliced almonds.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Twist

Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 70

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 7g; 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 11% Trans Fat 1 1/2g
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%
Sodium: 220mg; 9%
Potassium: 30mg; 1%
Total Carbohydrate: 26g; 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 14g
Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 0%; 0%
Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;