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Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls

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These easy pecan pie crescent rolls combine flaky crescent dough with a gooey, nutty pecan pie filling for a quick holiday dessert. Ready in under 30 minutes, they deliver all the comfort of classic pecan pie with a fraction of the effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (toast lightly for extra flavor)
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (or substitute honey)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
  • 2–3 tsp milk or cream (for glaze, optional, dairy-free works too)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, egg yolk, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  3. Open the can of crescent roll dough and gently separate into 8 triangles on a lightly floured surface.
  4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pecan mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Spread gently toward the point, leaving a little edge clear.
  5. Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle up toward the point. Pinch the edges to seal.
  6. Place the rolls, point-side down, about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Optionally, brush with melted butter or a beaten egg for shine.
  7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and the filling is bubbling slightly.
  8. Let rolls cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. For the glaze (optional): In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For best flavor, toast pecans before chopping. Don’t overfill the rolls to prevent leaking. Rolls can be made ahead and baked fresh. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use appropriate crescent dough and substitutes. Glaze is optional but adds a sweet finish.

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