Best 7 Maple Pecan Crescent Twist Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of maple pecan crescent twists, where flaky pastry meets the irresistible flavors of maple and pecans. These delectable treats are a feast for the senses, combining the buttery richness of crescent dough with the sweet crunch of pecans and the warm, inviting aroma of maple syrup. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable pastries that are perfect for any occasion, from a cozy weekend brunch to a special holiday gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MAPLE PECAN CRESCENT CINNAMON TWISTS



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These quick & easy 20 minute maple pecan cinnamon twists are made with refrigerated crescent dough and are perfect for brunch, a snack, and even a sweet breakfast treat. Buttery crescent dough filled with a pecan cinnamon mixture and baked to perfection! Top with a simple maple and powdered sugar glaze and enjoy.

Provided by Together As Family

Categories     Breakfast

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent rolls
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon maple extract
1-3 tablespoons milk (I used heavy cream)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a cookie sheet by spraying with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the pecans, sugars, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Unroll both cans of crescent dough and separate each can into 4 rectangles (2 of the crescent triangles together). Firmly press together the perforations to seal the 2 crescent triangles together. You will end up with 8 rectangles of dough.
  • Brush each rectangle with some melted butter and sprinkle a heaping 1 tablespoon of the pecan/sugar mixture over the butter. Repeat for each rectangle. Starting at the long side of the rectangle, roll up tightly just like cinnamon rolls. Pinch edges to seal.
  • Take a sharp knife and cut each roll in half LENGTHWISE. You will end up with 2 rope twists from each rectangle. Take the two pieces and twist them around each other. Place on the prepared cookie sheet. Repeat this process with the remaining pieces.
  • Bake for 10-13 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. Let cool for about 10-15 minutes before glazing.
  • To prepare the glaze: mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until desired consistency is reached. Add more or less milk and/or powdered sugar depending on how thick or thin you want the glaze.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 twist, Calories 340 kcal

MAPLE PECAN CRESCENT TWISTS



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Pecans swirl with sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in this twist that's perfect for Sunday brunch or afternoon coffee.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon maple flavor
2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm rolls. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Roll, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 3 g

MAPLE PECAN CRESCENT TWISTS



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A recipe from Pillsbury Bake-off 1992. Tasty, easy recipe that uses refrigerated crecent roll dough. Enjoy!

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 8 rolls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon maple extract
2 -3 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375. Lightly grease 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets. In small bowl, combine pecans, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well. Seperate dough into 8 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Brush each rectangle with butter. Sprinkle 1 T. sugar mixture evenly over each rectangle, pressing in lightly. Starting at longer side, roll up each rectangle, pinching edges to seal. With sharp knife, cut 1 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 greased cookie sheet. Repeat with reamining dough.
  • Sprinkle with remaining sugar nut mixture.
  • Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. In small bowl, blend all glaze ingredients, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm rolls. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 36.2, Sodium 330.2, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 14.9, Protein 6.1

MAPLE BUTTER TWISTS



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My stepmother passed on the recipe for this delicious yeast coffee cake that's shaped into pretty rings. When I make it for friends, they always ask for seconds. -June Gilliland, Hope, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 coffee cakes (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 20

3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter
2 large eggs, room temperature
FILLING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons maple syrup
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
2 to 3 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 5-7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 70 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the first 7 filling ingredients; beat for 2 minutes. Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half; roll each into a 16x8-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with nuts. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side., With a sharp knife, cut each roll in half lengthwise. Open halves so cut side is up; gently twist ropes together. Transfer to 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans. Coil into a circle. Tuck ends under; pinch to seal. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Combine the confectioners' sugar, maple flavoring and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over warm cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MAPLE PECAN CRESCENT TWISTS



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Number Of Ingredients 11

TWISTS
1/2 cup chopped pecan
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
GLAZE
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon imitation maple flavoring
2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets. In small bowl, combine pecans, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg mix well. Separate dough into 8 rectangles firmly press perforations to seal. Brush each rectangle with margarine. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar-nut mixture evenly over each rectangle, pressing in lightly. Starting at longer side, roll up each rectangle, pinching edges to seal. With sharp knife, cut 1 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 greased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Sprinkle with any remaining sugar-nut mixture.Bake at 375°F. for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. In small bowl, blend all glaze ingredients, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm rolls. Serve warm.Nutrition Per Serving (1 roll): Calories 320 Protein 4g Carbohydrate 36g Fat 19g Sodium 500mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

PECAN CRESCENT TWISTS



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Make and share this Pecan Crescent Twists recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent rolls and separate each can into 4 rectangles, pressing perforations to seal. Brush evenly with 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
  • Stir together pecans and next 3 ingredients. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of mixture on each rectangle. Pressing gently, roll up starting at the long side and twist.
  • Cut 6 shallow ½-inch long diagonal slits into each roll. Shape into rings, pressing ends together.
  • Place on lightly greased baking dish; brush the twist with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Bake at 375°F for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Stir powdered sugar and syrup together and drizzle over warm twist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 51.2, Sodium 371, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 19.3, Protein 6.1

MAPLE TWIST COFFEE CAKE



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If you like maple flavor, you will love this recipe. It is so pretty with all the twists and is always a hit at bake sales I have brought it too.-Deanna Richter, Elmore, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/4 cup butter, melted
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the butter, sugar, egg, maple flavoring, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and maple flavoring; set aside. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle; place 1 circle on a greased baking sheet or 12-in. baking pan. Spread with a third of the butter; sprinkle with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Pinch edges of dough to seal., Carefully place a glass in center of circle. With scissors, cut from outside edge just to the glass, forming 16 wedges. Remove glass; twist each wedge 5 or 6 times. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 375° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients; set aside. Carefully remove coffee cake from pan by running a metal spatula under it to loosen; transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the crescent roll dough is thawed before using.
  • Roll the dough out thinly so that it is easy to work with.
  • Brush the dough with melted butter before adding the filling.
  • Sprinkle the filling evenly over the dough.
  • Roll the dough up tightly and pinch the seams to seal.
  • Brush the tops of the twists with melted butter before baking.
  • Bake the twists until they are golden brown and flaky.
  • Let the twists cool slightly before serving.

Conclusion:

Maple pecan crescent twists are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these twists are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give maple pecan crescent twists a try. You won't be disappointed!

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