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Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls

5-Ingredient Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls

The Crispy Chef
All the gooey, nutty flavor of pecan pie wrapped up in buttery crescent rolls. These handheld treats use just 5 ingredients, bake in under 30 minutes, and deliver the perfect holiday shortcut dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 rolls
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (8 oz / 225 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 triangles)
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (110 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) light corn syrup (or maple syrup)
  • 1 cup (115 g) chopped pecans
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Cook 2–3 minutes until smooth and bubbling.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in chopped pecans and vanilla. Let cool 5 minutes.
  • Unroll crescent dough into 8 triangles on parchment-lined sheet.
  • Spoon 1 1/2–2 tsp filling onto wide end of each triangle. Roll up tightly, placing tip underneath.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Cool 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm.

Notes

Always use parchment paper to prevent sticking. Let the filling cool slightly before rolling into dough. Don’t overfill to avoid leaking.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 5-ingredient dessert, easy holiday dessert, pecan pie crescent rolls, quick pecan pie
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