Description
These pecan pie crescents are an easy, delicious twist on the classic pecan pie, using crescent roll dough filled with a sweet pecan mixture. Perfect for holidays or a quick dessert fix.
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pecan filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up each triangle, starting from the wide end to the point, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, lightly toast the pecans before using.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or glaze for a fancier finish.
- Best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
