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Irresistible Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls: A Sweet Twist on Tradition

Learn how to make delicious Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 can of crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Feel free to substitute the maple syrup with honey if that’s what you have on hand. And if you’re out of pecans, walnuts can be a delightful alternative, though I must say, pecans bring a special warmth to the rolls that’s hard to beat.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles.
  4. Spoon about a tablespoon of the pecan mixture onto the wider end of each triangle.
  5. Roll each triangle up, starting from the wide end and working towards the narrow end, making sure the filling stays inside as best as possible.
  6. Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving.

Here’s a little tip from my kitchen: if you find the rolls unrolling, just pinch the seams closed before baking. I learned this after a few hilarious kitchen mishaps that I’m sure my kids will tease me about for years!

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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