Butterscotch Crescents

• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
• 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water, optional

1. Set aside 2 tablespoons evaporated milk for frosting. In a saucepan, combine pudding mix and remaining evaporated milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Let stand until mixture cools to 110u0b0-115u0b0.
2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Beat in eggs, salt, 2 cups flour and pudding mixture until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Punch dough down and divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 15-in. circle. Combine filling ingredients; spread 1/2 cupful over each circle. Cut each into 12 wedges; roll each into a crescent shape, starting with the wide end. Place point side down on greased
5. . Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
6. Bake at 375u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
7. For frosting, combine brown sugar, butter and reserved evaporated milk in a saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add water if needed to achieve desired consistency. Frost crescents.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/butterscotch-crescents/ (may not work)