Description
Pecan Pie Crescents are a quick and easy dessert made with flaky crescent roll dough wrapped around a sweet, gooey pecan pie–style filling, then baked until golden and irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar or icing drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- In a bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Spoon a small amount of pecan mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
- Roll up the dough from the wide end to the tip, enclosing the filling.
- Place crescents on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly and drizzle with icing or dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Do not overfill to prevent leaking during baking.
- Maple syrup adds a deeper flavor compared to corn syrup.
- Best served warm but also delicious at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American