Orange Coconut Crescents Recipe

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"These rich rolls are perfect for brunch when served with fresh fruit and just-perked coffee," notes Becky Bobier of South Sioux City, Nebraska. They start with convenient crescent rolls and get their special flavor from coconut and grated orange peel.

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Orange Coconut Crescents Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup flaked coconut
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
GLAZE:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Separate crescent rolls; spread with butter. In a bowl, combine coconut, sugar and orange peel. Set aside 2 tablespoons for topping. Sprinkle remaining coconut mixture over butter.
Roll up and place, point side down, on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 3 minutes or until mixture is glossy. Cool slightly; pour over warm rolls. Sprinkle with reserved coconut mixture. Yield: 8 rolls.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 255 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 295 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Orange Coconut Crescents in Quick Cooking May/June 2000, p36