Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Pecan Pie Roll Ups, featuring flaky crescent dough filled with a buttery pecan mixture and drizzled with warm caramel sauce. Perfect as a comforting dessert or a sweet snack, these roll ups combine the classic flavors of pecan pie in a convenient, bite-sized form baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 packages refrigerated crescents
- Caramel sauce, for topping
Filling
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Prepare crescent dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent dough and gently separate the triangles. Using a pizza cutter helps achieve neat, even lines for uniform roll ups.
- Make pecan filling: In a bowl, stir together chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until well combined, creating a sweet, crumbly mixture.
- Fill each crescent triangle: Add about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pecan filling to the wide end of each crescent triangle. It’s fine if some filling spills out during rolling, as it adds to the rustic charm.
- Roll up the crescents: Starting at the wide end, carefully roll each crescent triangle toward the pointed end. Place the rolled pieces onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 to 3 inches apart to allow for even baking.
- Bake the roll ups: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the roll ups are puffed and golden brown on top.
- Warm caramel sauce: While the roll ups bake, gently heat the caramel sauce in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm and slightly runny for easy drizzling.
- Serve: Once baked, drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the roll ups. Optionally, sprinkle a little cinnamon-sugar on top for extra sweetness and serve them warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute the caramel sauce with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for a different twist.
- For a nuttier texture, toast the pecans lightly before mixing into the filling.
- These roll ups are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated gently in the oven.
- Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract to the filling for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pecan pie, crescent roll dessert, easy dessert, caramel sauce, pecan roll ups, sweet roll ups
