Croissants ala French

Ingredients

• 1 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 (8-oz.) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
• 1 egg white, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, softened (for glaze)
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for glaze)
• 2 to 3 teaspoons milk (for glaze)

Steps

1. 1Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
3. 3In small bowl, combine ground almonds, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 egg white, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
4. 4Separate dough into 16 triangles.
5. 5Spread scant 1/2 teaspoonful margarine over each triangle to within 1/2 inch of edges.
6. 6Spread about 2 teaspoonfuls almond mixture over margarine.
7. 7Roll up, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point.
8. 8Place rolls point-side-down on prepared cookie sheets; curve each into crescent shape.
9. 9Combine remaining egg white and water; brush over rolls.
10. 10Place sliced almonds on rolls.
11. 11Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
12. 12In small bowl, blend glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.