Ingredients
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- 2 cans crescent roll dough
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract to make the filling.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of pecan filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll up, starting at the wide end and curling into a crescent shape.
- Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet, brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Ensure not to overfill the crescents to keep them flaky.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg