Crescent Coconut Almond Twist Recipe

Crescent Coconut Almond Twist Recipe

  • Twist:
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup coconut
  • 1 tablespoon Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury® Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • Glaze:
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar, plus
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheet. Reserve 1 tablespoon almonds for garnish. Place remaining almonds in food storage plastic bag; crush with rolling pin.
  2. In medium bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; mix well. Stir in coconut, flour, 1 teaspoon almond extract, egg white and crushed almonds; mix well.
  3. Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Press each to form 12×4-inch rectangle. Spread half of almond mixture in 2-inch-wide strip lengthwise down center of each rectangle to within 1/4 inch of each end. Fold sides over filling; pinch edges to seal.
  4. With rolls side by side and starting at one end, carefully overlap rolls 2 times to form 1 twist; press ends to seal. Place twist on greased cookie sheet. In small bowl, combine egg yolk and water; beat well. Brush over twist.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 19 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet; place on wire rack.
  6. In small bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; blend until smooth. Drizzle over twist. Garnish with reserved almonds. Cut into diagonal slices. Serve warm or cool.