Description
These Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls combine flaky, buttery pastry with rich pecan pie filling for the perfect holiday treat. Ready in just 25 minutes, they deliver all the nostalgic flavors of traditional pecan pie with foolproof convenience.
Ingredients
1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Remove crescent dough from refrigeration 10-15 minutes before use.
3. Whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, beaten egg, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
4. Fold chopped pecans into the mixture gently.
5. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
6. Place 1 tablespoon filling near wide end of each triangle, leaving small border.
7. Roll from wide end toward point, keeping filling contained.
8. Place on prepared baking sheet with points tucked under.
9. Brush tops with beaten egg for golden finish.
10. Bake 12-15 minutes, rotating pan halfway through.
11. Rest 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days at room temperature.
Can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Freeze unbaked rolls up to 3 months – bake from frozen with extra 5-7 minutes.
Internal temperature should reach 190°F for fully baked dough.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pecan pie, crescent rolls, holiday dessert, easy baking