Crescents Holiday Tree Recipes

HOLIDAY HERB CRESCENT TREES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Unroll cans of the dough and separate into 4 long rectangles; firmly press perforations. Sprinkle each rectangle with 1 tablespoons cheese aned 1/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning.
• Starting with one short side, roll up each rectangle, forming 4 rolls. With serrated knife, cut each roll into 8 slices.
• To form a tree, on ungreased cookie sheet, place 1 slice, cut side down, for top of tree. Arrange 2 slices just below, sides touching. Continue arranging rows of 3, 4 and 5 slices. Use remaining slice for trunk.
• Bake first tree 12-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; cool on wire rack. Repeat for second tree on another cookie sheet.
• Place trees on serving platters. Spoon potato topper in to resealable bag. Cut 1/4-inch hole in bottom corner of bag. Pipe over trees.
• Place tomato slice on each pinwheel except top and bottom ones. With 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch star-shaped cutter, cut 2 stars from yellow bell pepper,; place 1 on top of each tree. Chop remaining bell pepper; sprinkle over trees. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving time.
• Makes 2 trees (16 servings each).

CRESCENT HOLIDAY APPETIZER TREE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F Remove dough from can in 1 long roll; do not unroll or separate. Cut roll into 16 slices.
• Place slices, cut side down, on ungreased cookie sheet. To form tree, start by placing 1 slice for top; arrange 2 slices just below, with sides touching. Continue arranging a row of 3 slices, then a row of 4 slices, ending with a row of 5 slices. Use remaining slice for tree trunk.
• Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute; carefully loosen from cookie sheet with spatula and slide onto wire rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
• Place tree on serving platter or tray. In small bowl, mix cream cheese spread and milk until smooth. Spread mixture over baked tree.
• Cut strips from red bell pepper for garland; chop any remaining red pepper. With small star-shaped canapé cutter, cut star from yellow bell pepper; chop remaining yellow pepper. Decorate tree with bell peppers, broccoli, carrots and cucumber. Serve immediately, or cover loosely and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.