Veggie Crescent Tree

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   You will need 2 ungreased cookie sheets for this.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 375*.

3. 3

   Remove dough from cans, do not unroll, will have 2 sections per can.

4. 4

   Cut each section (four total) into 8 slices-16 slices per can; will have 32 total.

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   Place slices, cut side down, on ungreased cookie sheets to form trees.

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   To form each tree, start by plaing 1 slice for top, arrange two slices just below that, with sides touching.

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   Continue arranging a row of 3 slices, then a new row of 4 slices, ending with a row of 5 slices.

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   Use one last remaining one for the trunk.

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   Bake one tree at 375* for 11-13 minutes, until golden brown.

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    Cool one minute,then carefully loosen with spatula and slide onto wire rack to cool.

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    Bake next tree and cool in the same manner.

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    Place each tree on a large serving platter.

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    In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, marjoram and garlic and blend until smooth.

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    Spread the mixture over both trees.

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    Decorate the trees with the chopped vegetable mixture, reserving pepper slices.

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    Use the thin red or green bell pepper strips as a garland, starting with the upper left hand corner and zig zagging to the bottom row.

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