# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
→ Filling
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Decoration
10 - 16 grape or small cherry tomatoes
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, blend melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles.
04 - Lightly brush each dough triangle with the butter-herb mixture, then evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan over each.
05 - Roll each triangle from the wide end toward the tip to form crescent shapes.
06 - Place the crescents on the prepared baking sheet in a triangular Christmas tree pattern: one at top, followed by two below, then three, continuing to a base row of five, with remaining rolls as the trunk beneath.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
08 - Remove crescents from oven and while warm, brush with remaining herb butter mixture.
09 - Garnish with grape tomatoes as ornaments and sprinkle with additional parsley if desired.
10 - Serve warm as a festive appetizer or snack.
