Cinnamon Raisin Coffee Cake
1/2 cup chopped pecans, divided
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
One package of 8 refrigerated breadsticks
Vanilla Glaze (recipe below)
Combine half the nuts with the raisins, powdered sugar, margarine,
cinnamon and vanilla. Unroll breadsticks, but do not separate. Spread
raisin mixture evenly over dough to within 1/2-inch of edges. Fold in
half lengthwise then seal long edges. Gently stretch dough to a 24-inch
strip. Twist slightly and shape into a circle on ungreased baking sheet.
Seal ends. Bake in 350° oven 20 to 22 mins or until golden. Cool
slightly. Drizzle coffee cake with Vanilla Glaze. Sprinkle with
remaining nuts and serve warm. Coffee cake recipe makes about 8
servings.
Vanilla Glaze: In a small mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup sifted
confectioners' sugar with 2 teaspoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla.
Stir glaze until smooth; drizzle over coffee cake.