Irresistible Crescent Rolls Recipe with Pecan Filling
The buttery flakiness of crescent rolls paired with a sweet, nutty pecan filling is a match made in dessert heaven. This recipe has been a family favorite for years, and every bite feels like a warm hug.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of finely chopped pecans, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix everything until well combined.
- If using store-bought crescent roll dough, unroll it and separate it into individual triangles. If making homemade dough, roll it out into a rectangular shape and cut it into triangles using a knife or pizza cutter.
- Place a spoonful of the pecan mixture onto the wider end of each triangle. Spread it evenly, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from the wide end, roll the triangle tightly towards the pointed end to form a crescent roll. Curve the ends slightly to create the classic crescent shape.
- Lightly beat one egg with a tablespoon of water and brush it over the tops of each roll. This will give them a golden, shiny appearance when they bake.
- Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the rolls to cool for about 5 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Don’t overfill the rolls to prevent the filling from spilling out and burning.’, ‘Keep the dough refrigerated until ready to use to avoid stickiness.’, ‘Pinch the edges of the roll slightly to prevent the filling from leaking out while baking.’, ‘Experiment with flavors by adding nutmeg or using maple syrup instead of brown sugar.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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