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Magic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs

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Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Nov 10, 2023
Bake-Off® Contest 20, 1969
Edna Walker
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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Indulge in the delicious flavors and texture of Magic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs, a recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite. An irresistible blend of cinnamon-sugar and a flaky crescent crust guaranteed to vanish from your table as quickly as they're made. Perfect for busy families, this simple and delicious treat uses pantry staples and is done in four steps.

Whether you're looking to dazzle at dinner parties, add some pizzazz to your brunch menu, or simply treat your family to a cozy night in, these Magic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs are made to impress. So preheat your oven, sprinkle some sweetness, and let's create a batch of these delightful puffs that are as fun to make as they are to eat!

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“Every Thanksgiving, there was always a different meat medley and sides. The one constant that my mom always has to make us are the Mama Kelce dinner rolls.” – Jason Kelce, American football center for the Philadelphia Eagles, on The Mythical Kitchen

Magic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 16
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Ingredients

Rolls

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 16 medium muffin cups with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix granulated sugar, flour and cinnamon.
  • Step 
    2
    Separate dough into 16 triangles. For each roll, dip 1 marshmallow into melted butter; roll in sugar mixture. Place marshmallow on shortest side of triangle. Roll up, starting at shortest side and rolling to opposite point. Completely cover marshmallow with dough; firmly pinch edges to seal. Dip 1 end in remaining butter; place butter side down in muffin cup.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. (Place foil or cookie sheet on rack below muffin cups to guard against spills.) Cool in pan 1 minute. Remove rolls from muffin cups; place on cooling racks set over waxed paper.
  • Step 
    4
    In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve warm.

Nutrition

200 Calories
10g Total Fat
2g Protein
25g Total Carbohydrate
13g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Roll
Calories
200
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
16%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
250mg
10%
Potassium
10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
8%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
13g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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