12 Rhodes™ dinner rolls, thawed and risen
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. almond extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter softened

Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray (Pam). Roll combined rolls into a 12x9-inch rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest.

Combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Remove wrap and spread sugar mixture evenly over dough. Press mixture into dough with the palms of your hands.

Cut into twelve 1-inch strips. Stack 2 strips together and twist several times. Arrange twists in well sprayed 10-inch heart pan. Sprinkle any mixture that may have fallen out when twisting over top. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 30 to 45 minutes.

Remove wrap and bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan 5 minutes and then remove to cooling rack.

ALMOND GLAZE:

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1-2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine glaze ingredients and drizzle over bread.

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