PECAN SWEET ROLL RINGS

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Jill Cooley of Raleigh, North Carolina relies on tubes of refrigerated crescent roll dough to create these tender treats. Loaded with chopped pecans, cinnamon and nutmeg, the eye-appealing rings feature a sweet glaze.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

Unroll crescent dough and separate into eight rectangles; seal perforations. Brush with 2 tablespoons butter. In a small bowl, combine the pecans, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. , Sprinkle 1 tablespoon over each rectangle; gently press into dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting at a long side. Pinch seams to seal. Twist two or three times., Cut six shallow diagonal slits in each roll. Shape each into a ring; pinch ends together. Place on a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining butter. , Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and syrup until smooth; drizzle over the warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.