Description
These Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls capture the rich, nutty flavor of classic pecan pie wrapped inside golden, buttery crescent dough. Sweet caramelized pecan filling melts into every flaky layer, creating a quick and irresistible treat perfect for holidays, brunches, or cozy weekend mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-count) can crescent roll dough
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp corn syrup or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
- Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the filling
- In a small bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, syrup, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until coated.
3. Assemble the rolls
- Unroll crescent dough triangles on the baking sheet.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll tightly toward the point and tuck in edges slightly to prevent leaking.
4. Bake until golden
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until rolls are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack.
5. Add optional glaze
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm crescent rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 240 Kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg