---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.x    [from The Grocery Consumer]

     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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