Pecan Pie Crescents Recipe
These Pecan Pie Crescents are a delightful twist on traditional pecan pie, wrapped up in a flaky crescent roll for a sweet, nutty treat. Perfect for a quick and easy dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crescent Roll Dough:
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
Pecan Filling:
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup (light or dark)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix filling: In a bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Prepare dough: Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Add filling: Spoon pecan filling onto each triangle and roll up tightly.
- Brush with egg wash: Place rolls on baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving warm and gooey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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