Pecan Pie Twists

Written By Mallory Johns

Pecan Pie for breakfast? Why not! These Pecan Pie Twists combine pecan pie filling and buttery, flakey, crescent rolls to make a delicious treat. This recipe would also make an excellent recipe to take to holiday festivities because they are easy to make, without compromising flavor.

Pecan Pie Twists
 

Ingredients

  • 4 tubes of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (we used Butter Flake)

  • 3 eggs

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • ¾ cup light Karo syrup

  • 1 cup pecan pieces

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375℉. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

  • In a medium bowl, beat eggs with a spoon. Add sugar and mix with spoon until dissolved.

  • Add in Karo syrup and vanilla, stir until just combined.

  • Add in pecan pieces and stir until evenly distributed.

  • Unroll two tubes of the crescent rolls, spread the filling mixture on one of the doughs. Place the other dough on top and press the sides together. Take a pizza cutter and cut strips, about 1-inch. Twist the dough twice at one end then twist twice from the other end. Repeat with the other two tubes of crescent rolls.

  • Place on baking sheet and bake for 8-11 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving/ Serve with whipped cream and enjoy!

Mallory Johns

Mallory recently graduated with her Bachelor’s in Dietetics from the University of Georgia. She is currently completing her Master’s and Dietetic Internship at Augusta University. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, playing with her pup, Mango, and reading.

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