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Pecan Pie Crescents: A Shortcut Dessert with Classic Southern Flavor


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  • Author: Elise
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 8 crescents
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Pecan Pie Crescents are an easy, bite-sized dessert made with flaky crescent roll dough filled with a gooey pecan pie–style filling, then baked until golden and delicious.


Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp corn syrup or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
  3. In a small bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  4. Spoon a small amount of filling onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
  5. Roll up crescents starting from the wide end and place on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven, cool slightly, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Do not overfill to prevent leaking.
  • Best served warm.
  • Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American