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Buttery Crescent Rolls with Pecan Filling

Buttery Crescent Rolls with Pecan Filling


  • Author: Recipe Inspire
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 rolls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Buttery Crescent Rolls with Pecan Filling are soft, flaky, and filled with sweet, nutty goodness. 🥐✨ Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or holiday gatherings, they’re a simple yet indulgent treat everyone will love!


Ingredients

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  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • Optional: powdered sugar or glaze for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
  3. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and chopped pecans.
  4. Place a spoonful of pecan mixture at the wide end of each dough triangle and roll toward the point.
  5. Arrange rolls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing a few inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
  7. Cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze or sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm!

Notes

💡 Tip: For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the pecan filling. These rolls freeze well—just reheat before serving for a quick breakfast or snack!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Holiday Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: crescent rolls, pecan rolls, buttery rolls, breakfast pastry, holiday brunch