Do not overfill to prevent leaking. Toast pecans for deeper flavor. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Pecan Pie Crescents – Easy Crescent Roll Dessert Recipe
A quick and flaky dessert filled with buttery brown sugar pecans, inspired by classic pecan pie flavors but made easy with crescent roll dough.
Ingredients
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1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, melted butter, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and cinnamon in a bowl.
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Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles.
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Place about 1 tablespoon filling on the wide end of each triangle.
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Roll up each crescent and place on baking sheet.
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Brush tops with melted butter.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze and drizzle over warm crescents.