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Pecan Sweet Roll Rings

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
4 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp maple syrup

Unroll crescent dough and separate into eight rectangles; seal perforations.
Brush with 2 Tbsp butter.
Combine the pecans, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
Sprinkle 1 Tbsp over each rectangle; gently press into dough.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting at long side.
Pinch seams to seal.
Twist two or three times.
Cut six shallow diagonal slits in each roll.
Shape each into a ring; pinch ends together.
Place on a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining butter.
Bake at 375 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
Combine powdered sugar and syrup until smooth; drizzle over the warm rolls.

* 8 rolls

(Quick Cooking - March/April 2003)