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Pecan Pie Crescents: Quick Nutty Pastry Rolls

A stack of golden brown pecan pie crescents drizzled with white icing, one is cut open showing the rich pecan filling.
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Make these easy pecan pie crescents using store-bought dough for a fast, sweet dessert that tastes like traditional pecan pie.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into 8 triangles. Do not separate the perforations.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, beaten egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined. This is your pecan filling.
  4. Place about 1 tablespoon of the pecan filling onto the wide end of each dough triangle.
  5. Roll each triangle up tightly, starting from the wide end and rolling toward the point. Gently curve the roll into a crescent shape.
  6. Place the assembled pecan pie crescents onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each roll.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
  8. While the crescents cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl to create a thin glaze.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over the warm pecan pie crescents before serving.

Notes

  • If you want a thicker, richer filling, slightly reduce the amount of corn syrup.
  • You can prepare these rolls ahead of time; cover them and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before baking. Add 2-3 minutes to the bake time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • For a beautiful finish, sprinkle a few extra chopped pecans over the glaze while it is still wet.

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