Lemon Nut Crescents Recipe

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"For an evening snack or even for breakfast, these nutty pastries, made from convenient crescent rolls, are terrific," relates field editor Carolyn Kyzer from Alexander, Arkansas.

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Lemon Nut Crescents Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/3 cup chopped nuts
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon thawed lemonade concentrate

Directions

Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into eight triangles. Spread with 1 tablespoon butter. Combine nuts and lemon peel; sprinkle over dough. Roll into crescents. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine the sugar, sour cream, lemonade concentrate and remaining butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Brush over warm rolls. Yield: 8 rolls.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 225 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 277 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Nut Crescents in Taste of Home June/July 2001, p63