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Almond Danish Swirls




Source of Recipe


MSNBC


List of Ingredients




6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4 ounces slivered almonds, chopped fine
2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 egg, white only

For the glaze
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract



Recipe



In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, almond extract, and sugar until fluffy. Fold half of the almonds into the mixture. Separate 1 can of dough and assemble into 4 rectangles. Firmly press the perforations to seal.

Press or roll each piece of dough to form a 7 x 4 inch rectangle. Using half of the dough, spread each rectangle with about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling, leaving 1/4 inch along the edges. Starting at the short end, roll each rectangle tightly into a cylinder.

Repeat with other can of dough and remaining filling. Wrap cylinders in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to "set" for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F while the rolls are chilling. Remove rolls from refrigerator and cut each into four slices. Place 1/2-inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Combine egg white with 1 teaspoon water. Brush over swirls. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped almonds. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until light brown. While swirls are baking, combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Cool the swirls for 3 minutes, then drizzle icing over warm swirls.