Pecan Pie Crescents
A portable version of traditional pecan pie wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using). Stir until well combined.
- Open the crescent roll dough and unroll it onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the pecan mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
- Starting at the wide end, roll the dough tightly towards the point, tucking in the filling as you go.
- Place the rolled crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, point-side down.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes on a wire rack, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Best served warm, and can be paired with vanilla ice cream or powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pecan pie, dessert, sweet treats, easy recipes, family-friendly
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