Description
Delicious Church Lady Pecan Pie Crescent Bites that combine the flavors of pecan pie with the convenience of crescent roll dough.
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz/226 g) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup (110 g) chopped pecans
- ½ cup (110 g) packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) light corn syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- Chopped toasted pecans (optional garnish)
- Caramel drizzle (optional garnish)
- Powdered sugar (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly coated.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. If using crescent sheets, cut each sheet into 8 squares.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of pecan filling in the center of each triangle or square. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges tightly to seal. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each bite with the egg wash. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add a little more milk if needed to reach a drizzle consistency.
- Let the bites cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle with the vanilla glaze. Sprinkle with toasted pecans or drizzle with caramel, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- Make sure to seal the edges well to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg