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Maple Pecan Crescent Twists

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Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Oct 23, 2018
Bake-Off® Contest 35, 1992
Jean Doe
Wallingford, Iowa
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Pecans swirl with sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in this twist that's perfect for Sunday brunch or afternoon coffee.

Maple Pecan Crescent Twists

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

Twists

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon maple flavor
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets with cooking spray, or lightly grease with shortening. In small bowl, mix pecans, granulated sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Step 
    2
    If using crescent rolls: Unroll both cans of dough; separate into 8 rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. If using dough sheets: Unroll both cans of dough; cut to form 8 rectangles.
  • Step 
    3
    Brush each rectangle with melted butter. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon pecan-sugar mixture evenly over each rectangle; press in lightly. Starting at longer side, roll up each rectangle; pinch edges to seal.
  • Step 
    4
    With sharp knife, cut one roll in half lengthwise, forming 2 strips. With cut side up, carefully overlap strips 2 times to form twist. Press ends together to seal. Place on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Sprinkle with any remaining pecan-sugar mixture.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 
    6
    In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm rolls. Serve warm.

Nutrition

340 Calories
20g Total Fat
4g Protein
35g Total Carbohydrate
16g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Roll
Calories
340
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Trans Fat
3g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
460mg
19%
Potassium
35mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
16g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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