Pecan Pie Crescents
Pecan Pie Crescents are buttery crescent rolls filled with a gooey, nutty pecan pie-style filling. They bake in under 15 minutes and offer all the flavors of classic pecan pie in a handheld, easy-to-make treat.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- ⅓ cup pecans finely chopped
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup light or dark
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- Pinch of salt
For the dough:
- 1 can 8 oz crescent roll dough (8-count)
For finishing:
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
- Mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon (optional), and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
- Spoon 1–1.5 tsp of filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up each triangle from the wide end, sealing edges gently.
- Mix 1 beaten egg with 1 tbsp water. Brush over crescents.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Let cool 5–10 minutes. Best served warm.