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Pecan Pie Crescents

Pecan Pie Crescents: Easy Treats for Sweet Holiday Moments

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Pecan Pie Crescents are an easy and delightful dessert that will please everyone during the holidays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8 crescents
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crescents
  • 1 roll Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough Opt for classic dough for best results.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can be substituted with walnuts or almonds.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar offers a deeper flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Corn Syrup Maple syrup or honey can be alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for the best flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Melted Butter Essential for achieving a gooey center.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional; skip if preferred.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
Final Touches
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For glazing after cooling.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and cinnamon if desired.
  3. Unroll the refrigerated crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles.
  4. Place about one tablespoon of the filling mixture at the wide end of each triangle and roll from the wide end towards the tip.
  5. Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between each.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Allow cooling for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crescentCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These crescents can be frozen unbaked for up to 2 months. Bake straight from the freezer as needed.

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