5-Ingredient Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls
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.
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.