Description
A sweet twist on the classic pecan pie, these easy-to-make crescent rolls are filled with a gooey pecan filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture.
- Stir the chopped pecans into the filling mixture until well coated.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles on the baking sheet.
- Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pecan filling onto the widest end of each triangle and roll up towards the narrow end.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes until they begin to puff up.
- Brush the rolls with the reserved sugar mixture and bake for an additional 5 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Optionally, sprinkle additional chopped pecans on top before serving.
Notes
Using high-quality butter and fresh pecans enhances flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg