ALMOND-CHOCOLATE CRESCENTS

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These breakfast rolls are yummy enough to be a dessert. They look extra-special with a drizzle of melted chocolate. -Roxanne OBrien, Lyndhurst, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon shortening
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup almond paste

Steps:

  • Divide almond paste into eight portions; shape each into a small log. Set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth., Unroll crescent dough; separate into triangles. Spread each with 1 tablespoon chocolate mixture; set aside remaining mixture for drizzling. Place one portion almond paste at wide end of each triangle. Roll up and place point side down 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet; curve ends to form a crescent., Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with reserved chocolate mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Idiotic Ally
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The croissants were a bit dry, but the chocolate and almond filling was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would make sure to brush the croissants with butter before baking.


Nora Jackson
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These croissants were a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were very good. I would make them again, but with less sugar.


Neici Woerly
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The recipe was easy to follow and the croissants turned out beautifully. They were so delicious, I couldn't stop eating them!


Chase Roberts
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These croissants were amazing! The perfect combination of chocolate and almonds. I will definitely be making these again.


Jitendra pandey
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to follow the recipe and make these croissants without any problems. They turned out great! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Hopewell Chavula
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These croissants were delicious! The chocolate and almond filling was perfect, and the pastry was flaky and light. I would definitely make them again.


Destiny Scalise
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The recipe was easy to follow and the croissants turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more chocolate to the filling.


Mehraam Ali
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These croissants were a hit! They were so delicious and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Craig Williams
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Easy to follow recipe, and the croissants turned out amazing! Flaky and buttery, with just the right amount of chocolate and almonds. Will definitely be making these again.


Waqar writes
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These almond chocolate croissants were a delightful treat! The combination of flaky pastry, rich chocolate, and nutty almonds was simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The croissants were golden brown and pu