Sugar-Crusted Almond Pastries

By MarieR

Ingredients

• 2 cans (8-ounces each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 2 cans (8-ounces each) Pillsbury® Crescent Recip
• 1 stick (1/2-cup) butter (do not use margarine)
• 2 cups slivered almonds*
• 1 1/3 cups sugar

Preparation

Step 1

* Pecan or walnuts might be good, too.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Start to Finish: 1 Hour Servings: 24

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. If using crescent rolls: Unroll both cans of dough into 2 large rectangles. Place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan; press over bottom to form cru: Press perforations to seal. If using dough sheets: Unroll both cans of dough. Place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan; press over bottom to form crust.
3. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds and sugar; cook 5 to 8 minute stirring frequently, until nuts just begin to brown. Spoon and spread mixture evenly over dough.
4. Bake 11 to 16 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown. Cool 30 minutes.
Cut into square. Serve warm or cool.