Description
These Mini Pecan Pie Crescent Poppers are a delightful bite-sized treat combining the flaky goodness of crescent roll dough with the sweet, nutty flavors of pecan pie. Perfect for parties, brunch, or a quick dessert, they come together quickly and bake into golden, gooey morsels that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
Filling
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
Topping
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Prepare oven and baking sheet: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cut the dough: Separate the refrigerated crescent roll dough into 8 triangles. Slice each triangle lengthwise to create 2 narrow triangles, making a total of 16 small triangles.
- Make the filling and brush dough: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Brush each triangle with melted butter, then sprinkle approximately 1/2 teaspoon of the brown sugar mixture onto each one. Add chopped pecans on top of the sugar mixture.
- Roll the crescents: Starting at the shortest side of each triangle, carefully roll the dough toward the opposite point, creating a crescent shape. Place each popper point-side down on the prepared cookie sheet to prevent unrolling.
- Finish and bake: Brush the tops of each rolled crescent with the beaten egg to give them a shiny, golden finish. Sprinkle any remaining brown sugar mixture over the top for extra sweetness and crunch. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the crescents turn deep golden brown and are baked through.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Ensure the butter is melted but not hot to avoid tearing the dough when brushing.
- Chop pecans finely for even distribution and easier rolling.
- Watch closely during baking as ovens vary; remove once golden brown to avoid burning.
- These poppers are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
