Chocolate Almond Crescents

• 1/2 cups Blanched Almonds
• 1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoons Almond Extract
• Pinch Of Salt
• 1 can (8 Oz. Size) Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
• 4 ounces, weight Almond Paste, Homemade Or Store-bought
• 1/2 cups Dark (or Semi-sweet) Chocolate Chips
• FOR THE CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE (optional):
• 1/4 cups Dark Or Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips, Melted

1. For the homemade almond paste: Finely chop blanched almonds in a food processor.
2. Add confectioners sugar, almond extract, and pinch of salt.
3. Process all until becomes a smooth paste.
4. Add a little water, if needed to bind it together.
5. Set aside.
6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
7. Separate crescent rolls and spread an even amount of almond paste on each one.
8. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of almond paste and roll up each into a crescent shape.
9. Place on ungreased baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
10. Bake for 1012 minutes.
11. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
12. For the chocolate drizzle (optional): Melt chocolate chips in small bowl in the microwave or on top of stove in a double boiler.
13. Take a fork and dip into chocolate, then drizzle over each cooled crescent roll.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/chocolate-almond-crescents/ (may not work)