Easy Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls 🥐🌰🍯
Sweet, nutty, and oh-so buttery — these Easy Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls are a delicious twist on the classic pecan pie! 🥧✨ Flaky crescent rolls are filled with a gooey pecan mixture, baked until golden, and drizzled with caramel for the ultimate treat. Perfect for holidays, brunches, or whenever you’re craving something indulgent but easy to make. These little bites taste like pecan pie wrapped in a warm, buttery pastry!
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 16 rolls
Ingredients:
2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls each)
1 cup pecans, chopped
½ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup corn syrup (light or dark)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Caramel sauce (for drizzling, optional)
Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven:
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the pecan filling:
In a mixing bowl, stir together chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until fully combined. The mixture should be sticky and slightly gooey, just like classic pecan pie filling.
3. Prepare the crescent rolls:
Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into individual triangles.
4. Fill and roll:
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the pecan mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll up tightly from the wide end to the tip, tucking in the filling as you go. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake:
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and puffed.
6. Finish with sweetness:
Drizzle warm crescent rolls with caramel sauce and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar for a bakery-style finish.
7. Serve & enjoy:
Serve warm for the best gooey, nutty flavor — perfect with a cup of coffee or as a holiday dessert platter addition.
Tips & Variations:
✅ Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds if desired.
✅ Add a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips for a chocolate-pecan twist.
✅ For extra indulgence, brush rolls with melted butter before baking.
✅ Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a quick “deconstructed pecan pie.”