Description
Home bakers adore this maple pecan crescent cinnamon twists recipe that blends sweet maple notes with nutty pecans. Crisp pastry and warm spices create a delightful treat you’ll savor with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (8 oz/226 g each) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent rolls
- ½ cup (57 g) pecans, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsps butter, melted
- ½ cup (57 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp maple extract
- 1–3 tbsps milk (or heavy cream)
Instructions
- Prep Station: Position oven rack centrally and preheat to 375°F (190°C). Prepare baking sheet with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- Flavor Foundation: Blend finely chopped pecans, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl, creating a rich, aromatic filling mixture.
- Dough Transformation: Unroll crescent roll packages, merging triangular perforations to craft 4 seamless rectangular dough sections, ensuring compact, unified surfaces.
- Assembly Technique: Lavishly coat each rectangle with melted unsalted butter, then generously sprinkle the prepared pecan-sugar blend across the surface. Roll tightly from the long edge, emulating classic cinnamon roll method, and seal edges securely.
- Artistic Shaping: Slice each rolled section lengthwise, creating two elongated strips. Intricately intertwine these strips to form an elegant spiral, then carefully position on the prepared baking sheet.
- Baking Process: Slide baking sheet into preheated oven, baking for 11-14 minutes until twists become puffy and achieve a golden-brown complexion. Allow to cool on the sheet for 12-15 minutes, enabling proper setting.
- Finishing Touch: Craft a smooth maple glaze by whisking powdered sugar, pure maple extract, and milk (or heavy cream), adjusting consistency as needed. Delicately drizzle over cooled twists, ensuring even distribution. Serve and enjoy the decadent creation.
Notes
- Dough Handling Tip: Press perforations carefully to create seamless rectangles, preventing filling leakage during baking.
- Rolling Technique: Tightly roll from long edge to ensure compact, well-sealed cinnamon twists with consistent filling distribution.
- Baking Precision: Watch closely during 11-14 minute baking window to achieve perfect golden-brown color without overcooking.
- Glaze Consistency: Adjust maple glaze by adding milk or powdered sugar gradually to create smooth, drizzle-friendly texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg