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Pecan Pie Crescents


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  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious crescent rolls filled with a gooey pecan pie mixture, perfect for gatherings or as a sweet snack.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package (8 oz or 227 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) light corn syrup or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
  2. In a bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  3. Stir gently until sticky and well mixed.
  4. Unroll crescent roll dough on a floured surface and separate into triangles.
  5. Spoon pecan mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
  6. Roll the dough from the wide end towards the point to form a crescent shape.
  7. Tuck ends slightly to seal and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with cinnamon or sugar.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  10. Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Avoid overfilling to prevent spillage during baking. Try using walnuts or adding chocolate chips for variations.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg