Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the rolls and freeze them before baking. When ready, bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

Are crescent rolls gluten-free?

Most store-bought crescent rolls contain gluten. Look for gluten-free labeled dough if this is a concern.

Absolutely! Walnuts, pecans mixed with pistachios, or even cashews work wonderfully with this recipe.

Flaky, golden crescent rolls filled with gooey brown sugar, butter, and pecan filling a quick and irresistible twist on classic pecan pie!

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix together chopped pecans, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
3. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pecan mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
5. Roll each triangle up tightly, starting from the wide end, and tuck the tip underneath.
6. Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
8. While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
9. Drizzle the warm crescent rolls with glaze before serving.

These pecan pie crescent rolls are best enjoyed warm from the oven.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or a drizzle of maple syrup to the filling for extra flavor.
Perfect for brunches, Thanksgiving breakfast, or as an easy holiday dessert.

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