Kifli (Crescent Cookies) Recipe

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Kifli  (Crescent Cookies)
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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 lb butter or 1/2 lb margarine
  • 1 (1/4 oz) packet dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm cream or 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 egg whites , beaten stiff
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

  1. DOUGH:
  2. Blend flour and butter thoroughly using a pastry blender if desired.
  3. Add egg yolks and yeast cake which has been dissolved in cream.
  4. Add sugar and vanilla.
  5. Chill dough if it is too soft to roll out easily.
  6. Divide into 2 parts and roll each into a 12-inch circle or larger. Cut into 16 or more pie-shaped pieces.
  7. Place a small amount of nut filling or jam on each wedge and beginning at the rounded edge, roll up.
  8. Place on greased baking sheet, point underneath. Let stand for 20 minutes.
  9. Brush top of crescents with beaten egg.
  10. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 18 minutes or until light brown on bottom.
  11. FILLING:.
  12. Mix all ingredients listed for filling together, mixing well.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 824.95 Kcal (3454 kJ)
Calories from fat 673.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 74.88g 115%
Cholesterol 102.33mg 34%
Sodium 51.67mg 2%
Potassium 563.3mg 12%
Total Carbs 23.84g 8%
Sugars 13.64g 55%
Dietary Fiber 7.11g 28%
Protein 26.66g 53%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 82.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 491.09 Kcal (2056 kJ)
Calories from fat 401.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.57g 115%
Cholesterol 60.92mg 34%
Sodium 30.76mg 2%
Potassium 335.33mg 12%
Total Carbs 14.19g 8%
Sugars 8.12g 55%
Dietary Fiber 4.24g 28%
Protein 15.87g 53%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 1.8mg 17%
Calcium 49.3mg 8%

* 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

  • 21.9
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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