Blueberry Bear Claws

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Title: Blueberry Bear Claws
Categories: Breads
Yield: 8 servings

6 tb sugar, divided
1/4 c butter
1/4 c almond paste
1 c vanilla wafers, crushed
1 tb milk
1 pk 16oz. hot roll mix
1 1/4 c blueberries, fresh or frozen
1 egg, beaten
1 lemon icing
1 sliced almonds(optional)

cream 4 tablespoons sugar, butter, and almond paste until thorouhgly
mixed. gradually add cookie crumbs, mix well. add milk to moisten and
set aside. add remaining sugar to roll mix and prepare dough
according to package directions. let rest 5 min. roll in 24 x 8 inch
rectangle. spread with almond paste, cover evenly with blueberries.
starting on long side, roll up, seal and cut into 8 3-inch pieces.
make 4 evenly spaced slashes part way through each piece, bend into a
curve so slashes open slightly. place on greased sheet pans and let
rise until doubled. brush with beaten egg. bake at 400 degrees 15-20
min. or until lightly browned. drizzle with lemon icing. garnish with
sliced almonds.

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