Almond Crescent Buns

Packaged crescent dinner rolls transform into almond-cinnamon buns, as you jelly-roll them around a mixture of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and almond extract. An almond-sugar glaze with sliced almonds is the perfect topper.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 272 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ½ cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ¼ cup margarine, softened
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• ⅜ teaspoon almond extract
• 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• ¼ cup chopped toasted almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (195 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine softened butter or margarine, brown sugar, flour, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract. Mix well. Spoon mixture into 12 ungreased muffin cups.

Step 3

Separate dough into 4 long rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Combine melted butter and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; brush on dough. Sprinkle with nuts, and roll dough up jellyroll fashion. Cut each roll of dough into 3 slices. Place in muffin cups.

Step 4

Place muffin pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. When done, invert rolls immediately onto cooling rack.

Step 5

Combine confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract. Drizzle over hot rolls.