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