Chocolate/Almond Crescent Twists Recipe

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Chocolate/Almond Crescent Twists
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 375ºF.
  2. Grease and flour 8x4-inch or 7x3-inch loaf pan.
  3. In small bowl, combine flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, and ground fine pecans.
  4. With fork, cut in tablespoon butter till crumbly.
  5. Unroll dough to form 12x8-inch rectangle; firmly press perforation to seal.
  6. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon sugar, cinnamon, Amaretto, ground fine almonds and half of the streusel mixture.
  7. Starting at the long side, roll up; pinch edge to seal.
  8. Join ends to form ring; pinch to seal.
  9. Gently twist ring to form figure 8; place in greased and floured pan.
  10. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with remaining half of streusel.
  11. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chocolate chips; press lightly into dough.
  12. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  13. Cool on wire rack for 20 minutes.
  14. Remove from pan.
  15. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 279.72 Kcal (1171 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.17g 23%
Cholesterol 10.18mg 3%
Sodium 40.61mg 2%
Potassium 52.55mg 1%
Total Carbs 35.47g 12%
Sugars 22.8g 91%
Dietary Fiber 3.13g 13%
Protein 2.79g 6%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 28.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 468.01 Kcal (1959 kJ)
Calories from fat 228.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.38g 23%
Cholesterol 17.03mg 3%
Sodium 67.95mg 2%
Potassium 87.93mg 1%
Total Carbs 59.34g 12%
Sugars 38.16g 91%
Dietary Fiber 5.24g 13%
Protein 4.67g 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2mg 7%
Calcium 47.3mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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