Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries! This recipe, adapted from America's Dairy Farmers, uses refrigerated crescent roll dough for an unbelievably easy and delicious treat. Flaky, buttery pastry meets crunchy, sweet almond topping – a perfect dessert or snack! Easily doubled for a crowd.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 289.2 kcal
Protein 13g
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Ingredients for Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries

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How to Make Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Unroll crescent roll dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, forming a large rectangle.
  3. Gently press perforations to seal the dough.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup (57g) butter over medium heat, cooking and stirring until light golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. Add 1/2 cup (60g) sliced almonds and 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar to the melted butter.
  6. Stir until the almonds and sugar are evenly coated.
  7. Spoon the almond mixture evenly over the crescent roll dough.
  8. Bake for 12-16 minutes, or until the crust is a deep golden brown.
  9. Let cool for 10-15 minutes on the baking sheet before cutting.
  10. Cut into triangles and serve warm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

23g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries?

Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries?

Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries has approximately 289.2 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries?

The key ingredients for Sugar Crusted Almond Pastries are Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls, Butter, Almonds, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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