Quick Crescent Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

Winner of the 1973 Pillsbury Bake-Off! These decadent pecan pie bars are surprisingly easy to make with store-bought crescent roll dough. A flaky, buttery crust cradles a rich, sweet pecan filling – perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy weeknight treat! Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 86.5 kcal

Protein 2g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Crescent Pecan Pie Bars

Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1 cup pecan halves
Sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
Margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg

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How to Make Quick Crescent Pecan Pie Bars

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Unroll crescent roll dough and press it into the prepared pan. Use your fingers to press the dough into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan.
In a medium bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the crescent roll dough in the baking pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set and bubbly around the edges.
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. This allows the filling to set properly and prevents a messy cut.
Once cooled, cut into bars and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Quick Crescent Pecan Pie Bars?

Quick Crescent Pecan Pie Bars takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Quick Crescent Pecan Pie Bars?

Quick Crescent Pecan Pie Bars has approximately 86.5 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Quick Crescent Pecan Pie Bars?

The key ingredients for Quick Crescent Pecan Pie Bars are Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls, Pecans, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Margarine, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.