Best Easy Almond Crescent Rolls Recipes

EASY DANISH ALMOND PASTRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
• Unroll 1 tube of crescent roll dough and spread in the bottom of the prepared pan. Seal the seams of the dough to prevent from separation.
• Roll almond paste into a thin sheet, large enough to cover your cake pan. Cut edges with a knife or rolling pizza cutter.
• Combine mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup white sugar, and egg yolk in the bowl of an electric mixer; mix until thoroughly combined and smooth with no lumps remaining. Spread evenly on top of dough. Place rolled out almond paste on top of cheese mixture.
• Open the remaining tube of crescent dough, unroll it, and put on top of the almond paste. Seal all of the seams and ensure dough covers the entire top of the pan. Whisk egg white and use a pastry brush to spread on the top of the rolled out dough. Spread sliced almonds on top to coat. Lightly sprinkle remaining white sugar evenly on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar and water for glaze together in a bowl. Drizzle over the top of the cooled Danish and cut.

ALMOND CRESCENT ROLLS

Steps:

• Unroll and separate crescents.
• Spread 1 tbls almond filling on each unrolled crescent.
• Roll up and bake according to package directions.
• Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
• These are best served warm.

ALMOND FILLED CRESCENT ROLLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven, with rack in center, to temp on crecent roll package.
• Grate the almond paste on the large hole side of the grater.
• With electric mixer, blend together the grated almond paste, sugar and butter until combined.
• Beat on high until creamed, for at least 2 minutes.
• Add egg and beat on high until a smooth paste, about 1 minute.
• Mix in flour until just incorporated.
• Unroll dough and separate into triangles.
• Spread with filling and almond slivers, if using.
• Roll dough towards point of triangle and curve into crescent shape.
• Bake according to time on package.
• Refrigerate any remaining filling for up to 4 days.
• *Filling can be frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.*.

ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Beat butter and confectioners' sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt; mix briefly to incorporate. Gradually stir 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour into the creamed butter, add almonds, and mix until dough is just combined.
• Shape dough into tiny crescents; place on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
• Bake cookies in preheated oven until edges are golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Roll cookies in sifted confectioners' sugar when cooled.

ALMOND-ORANGE-APRICOT CRESCENT ROLLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to package directions and roll out dough on a nonstick cookie sheet. Cut and separate dough into perforated triangles. Combine the apricot jam or fruit spread and the orange marmalade in a small bowl. Place bowl in microwave and cook on HIGH 15 seconds to loosen the preserves. Beat egg with water to thin it out a little for an egg wash. Use the back of a teaspoon to spread a thin layer of apricot-orange jam across each piece of dough. Roll crescents up, brush with a little egg wash and coat with sesame seeds and almonds. Bake to package directions until deep golden in color. Serve warm.

EASY ALMOND CRESCENT ROLLS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• 2. Unroll the crescent rolls. Separate each one.
• 3. Spread about 1 tsp of almond paste on each one. Roll from flat side to pointed side.
• 4. Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 17 - 20 minutes until golden.
• 5. Allow to cool. Drizzle powdered sugar and milk frosting over each crescent.

EASY CRESCENT ROLLS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a small bowl, beat eggs until a light lemon color. Add to yeast mixture; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yeast mixture. Stir in enough remaining flour until dough leaves the side of the bowl and is soft (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a well-floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each into a 12-in. circle; cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from wide end and place with pointed end down 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form a crescent shape. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.