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An extreme close-up of a golden brown pecan crescent roll, showcasing the flaky pastry layers and the crunchy, caramelized pecan filling inside.

Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls: The Easiest Holiday Treat!

These Pecan Pie Crescent Rolls deliver all the warm, gooey flavor of a classic pecan pie with none of the fuss. This easy recipe uses store-bought crescent dough for a delicious holiday treat ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped pecans, packed brown sugar, melted butter, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Spoon about a tablespoon of the pecan filling onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll up each triangle, starting from the wide end.
  4. Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. While the rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk. Add more milk as needed to reach a drizzling consistency. Let the rolls cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with the glaze and serve warm.

Notes

For the best flavor, toast the pecans in the oven for 5-7 minutes before chopping them.
Do not overfill the crescent rolls to prevent the filling from leaking and creating a soggy bottom.
These are best served warm, fresh from the oven!
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