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Easy Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls
Rocco Fuhrman

Easy Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls

These easy Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls offer a quick and delightful treat perfect for the holidays. Simply fill crescent rolls with a sweet pecan mixture, bake until golden, and enjoy a simplified take on a classic dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 2 Tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg large

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk/Spoon
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg, reserving 2 tablespoons of the mixture; then stir in the chopped pecans.
  3. Unroll crescent rolls, separate them on the prepared baking sheet, and spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the pecan mixture onto each before rolling them up.
  4. Bake for 8 minutes, then brush with the reserved sugar mixture, and return to the oven for another 5 minutes until lightly browned; optionally, garnish with more pecans.

Notes

For extra crunch and presentation, consider garnishing with additional chopped pecans after baking.