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Crescent Christmas Tree (Party Size)

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Apr 20, 2021
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Decorate your own edible Christmas tree – baked Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls glazed and decorated with candied cherries.

Crescent Christmas Tree (Party Size)

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 24
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Ingredients

Bread

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Garnish

  • Red and green candied cherries, halved

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease large cookie sheet. Separate each can of dough into 2 long rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Spread rectangles with margarine. In small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over rectangles.
  • Step 
    2
    Starting at shorter side, roll up each rectangle; seal edge. Cut each roll crosswise into 4 equal slices. Place slices, cut side down, on greased cookie sheet to form tree shape. Begin with 1 slice for top; arrange 2 slices just below, with sides touching. Continue arranging 2 rows of 3 slices, then row of 4 slices, then 2 rows of 5 slices. Use remaining 1 slice for trunk.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 3 minutes; carefully remove from cookie sheet. Cool slightly on wire rack.
  • Step 
    4
    In small bowl, blend all glaze ingredients until smooth, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle glaze over warm tree. Garnish with candied cherry halves. Serve warm.

Nutrition

210 Calories
10g Total Fat
2g Protein
27g Total Carbohydrate
13g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories
210
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
15%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
320mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
13g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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