Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls with Gooey, Flaky Perfection Recipe
This Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls recipe combines flaky, buttery crescent dough with a gooey, sweet pecan filling for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting)
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Mix the Filling In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook for one minute until glossy. Remove from heat, then whisk in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans. Let the mixture cool for five minutes.
- Prepare the Dough Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Place them on your baking sheet with the wider end facing you.
- Fill and Roll Spoon about one tablespoon of pecan filling near the wide end of each triangle. Roll gently toward the tip, tucking in any filling that escapes.
- Brush and Bake Brush each roll with melted butter for a golden crust. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until puffed and deep golden brown.
- Cool Slightly Let the rolls rest on a cooling rack for at least ten minutes before serving. The filling will thicken as it cools, creating that perfect gooey center.
- Serve and Enjoy Drizzle with extra caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
- Pro Tip If your filling tends to leak, chill it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before filling the dough. The cooler mixture stays put while baking.
Notes
- If your filling tends to leak, chill it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before filling the dough. The cooler mixture stays put while baking.
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