ORANGE DATE CRESCENT CLAWS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, combine walnuts, sugar and orange peel blend well. Reserve 1/4 cup of mixture for topping. Stir dates into remaining mixture set aside.Separate dough into 4 rectangles firmly press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle in half crosswise press or roll out each to form eight 4-inch squares. Brush each with margarine. Spoon about 2 tablespoons date mixture across center 1/3 of each square to within 1/4 inch of edges. Fold sides of dough over filling pinch center seam and ends to seal. Place seam side down on ungreased cookie sheet.Using scissors or sharp knife, make three 1/2-inch cuts in one folded edge. To form claws, separate cut sections of each roll by gently curving into crescent shape. Brush top of each claw with remaining margarine sprinkle with reserved sugar-nut mixture. Bake at 375°F. for 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.Nutrition Per Serving (1 roll): Calories 240 Protein 3g Carbohydrate 27g Fat 13g Sodium 260mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.