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Butterscotch Crescents

When I was first married, I'd try all kinds of recipes to impress my husband. These crescents were such a hit I still make them!

36 ServingsPrep: 50 min. + rising Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
FROSTING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water, optional

Directions

Set aside 2 tablespoons evaporated milk for frosting. In a saucepan,
combine pudding mix and remaining evaporated milk until smooth.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from
the heat; stir in butter until melted. Let stand until mixture cools

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Butterscotch Crescents (continued)

Directions (continued)

to 110°-115°.
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Beat in eggs, salt, 2 cups
flour and pudding mixture until smooth. Stir in enough remaining
flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down and divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a
15-in. circle. Combine filling ingredients; spread 1/2 cupful over
each circle. Cut each into 12 wedges; roll each into a crescent
shape, starting with the wide end. Place point side down on greased
baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on
wire racks.
For frosting, combine brown sugar, butter and reserved evaporated
milk in a saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove
from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add water
if needed to achieve desired consistency. Frost crescents. Yield:
3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 180 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 210 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.