Description
Homemade pumpkin pecan crescent rolls deliver autumn’s warmest embrace, blending seasonal spices with buttery pastry. Sweet nutty notes and delicate layers invite families to savor comfort in each golden, flaky bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) crescent roll dough
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangular pieces on a clean, flat surface.
- Spread a generous layer of pumpkin puree across the center of each dough triangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the pumpkin layer, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Carefully roll each triangle from the wide end toward the pointed tip, creating a compact crescent shape.
- Gently press the edges to seal in the pumpkin and pecan filling, preventing leakage during baking.
- Transfer the prepared crescents onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow proper heat circulation.
- Dust the top of each crescent with cinnamon and a light sprinkle of granulated sugar for added sweetness and aroma.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake until the crescents turn golden brown and the dough appears crisp and flaky.
- Remove from the oven and let the crescents cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set their structure.
- Transfer to a serving plate and optionally drizzle with a light maple glaze or sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving warm.
Notes
- Swap standard crescent dough for gluten-free varieties to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Toast pecans briefly beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Gently fold pumpkin mixture into dough to prevent overworking, which could make rolls dense and tough.
- Dust rolls with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple glaze for an extra layer of sweet elegance before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg