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Pecan Pie Crescents Using Refrigerated Dough

Three golden brown Pecan Pie Crescents dusted heavily with powdered sugar, resting on a white plate.
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Make quick, flaky pecan pie crescent rolls that capture classic holiday flavor without the fuss of a traditional pie crust. This simple recipe uses refrigerated dough for fast preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the refrigerated crescent dough onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into 8 triangles.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until crumbly.
  4. Place about one teaspoon of the pecan mixture near the wide end of each dough triangle.
  5. Roll each triangle up tightly, starting from the wide end and rolling toward the point. Gently curve the rolled dough into a crescent shape.
  6. Place the crescents seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and light corn syrup. Brush this egg wash lightly over the top of each crescent.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, toast the pecans lightly before chopping and adding them to the filling mixture.
  • If you prefer a slightly softer filling, increase the corn syrup by one extra teaspoon.
  • You can substitute walnuts for pecans if you need a variation on this sweet breakfast crescent bake.
  • These are best eaten the day they are made for the flakiest texture.

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