Description
Delightful crescent rolls filled with a gooey pecan pie-inspired filling, perfect for family gatherings or casual evenings.
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix well and reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture for later.
- Stir the chopped pecans into the remaining sugar mixture.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles on the lined baking sheet.
- Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pecan filling onto the widest end of each triangle and roll towards the narrow end.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until they begin to set and are lightly colored.
- Brush each roll with the reserved sugar mixture and return to the oven to bake for an additional 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Reheat slightly in the microwave for best results.
