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Ingredients
- ICING:
- 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup finely chopped slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
Step 1
Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with parchment paper. Unroll crescent dough into prepared pan; seal seams and perforations. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough.
Combine the almonds, butter, extract and remaining sugar; spread lengthwise down the center of dough. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal.
Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack. For icing, in a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over braid; sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm. Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices).
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice (prepared with reduced-fat crescent rolls) equals 177 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 199 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
5 WW Points Plus