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Pecan Pie Crescents

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These Pecan Pie Crescents are a buttery twist on classic pecan pie, featuring flaky crescent roll dough wrapped around a gooey filling of chopped pecans, brown sugar, and corn syrup.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 crescents 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon if using, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Mix well.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough on the prepared baking sheet and separate it into 8 triangles.
  4. Take about 1 tablespoon of the pecan mixture and place it on the wider end of each triangle.
  5. Roll up each triangle starting at the wide end, sealing the edges as you go.
  6. Place the rolled crescents on the baking sheet with the tips facing down.
  7. Brush the top of each crescent with the egg wash.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze unbaked crescents for up to 2 months.

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