Crescent Bear Claws

Transform your baking routine with these delightful Crescent Bear Claws, a quick and easy pastry that's as beautiful as it is delicious! Made with pillowy refrigerated crescent roll dough and filled with a rich almond filling crafted from almond meal, powdered sugar, and a hint of almond extract, these pastries are irresistibly nutty and buttery. Each piece is folded, shaped, and cut to mimic the iconic "claw" design, then brushed with a golden egg wash and sprinkled with sliced almonds and sugar for a stunning touch of texture. Finished with a sweet vanilla glaze, these bear claws come together in just 30 minutes, making them perfect for a last-minute breakfast indulgence or elegant dessert. Serve them warm for the ultimate treat! Keywords: crescent bear claws, almond pastries, easy breakfast pastry recipe, crescent roll desserts, homemade bear claws.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 can (8 oz) Refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 0.5 cups Almond meal (finely ground almonds)
• 0.25 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 teaspoons Pure almond extract
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds
• 1 large Egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon Milk (for glaze)
• 0.25 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the almond meal, powdered sugar, softened butter, almond extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk to create a thick almond filling. Set aside.

Step 3

Open the crescent roll dough and unroll it carefully. Separate it into 4 rectangles (each rectangle comprising 2 crescent roll triangles). Press the perforations in each rectangle together to seal them.

Step 4

Spread a thin layer of the almond filling over each rectangle, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the edges.

Step 5

Fold each rectangle in half lengthwise to create a long strip. Seal the edges by pressing them together gently.

Step 6

Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, make 4 small cuts, about 1 inch apart, along the open, folded edge of the strip, imitating the 'claws' of a bear.

Step 7

Gently curve each strip into a slight crescent shape, allowing the cuts to fan open slightly.

Step 8

Transfer the bear claws to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar and sliced almonds.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and fully puffed. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack.

Step 10

While the pastries cool, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 11

Drizzle the glaze over the warm bear claws before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(530.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1938.2

Total Fat 105.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 250.4mg	0%
Sodium 1869.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 132.2g
Protein 39.1g	0%

Vitamin D 59.0IU	0%
Calcium 289.5mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 671.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.6%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 43.3%