Description
A delightful twist on classic pecan pie, these pecan pie crescents are warm, gooey, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup (light or dark)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl until glossy.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
- Spoon 1 tbsp of filling onto the wide end of each triangle and roll tightly.
- Place crescents on the sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving and optionally drizzle with glaze.
Notes
For nut-free options, substitute chopped toasted oats or sunflower seeds. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crescents
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg