Description
Pumpkin Crescent Roll Dumplings are a cozy fall treat featuring flaky crescent roll dough filled with a spiced pumpkin mixture. These golden, tender dumplings offer the perfect blend of sweet pumpkin and warm spices, ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a seasonal snack. Quick and easy to prepare with customizable add-ins.
Ingredients
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1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
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1 cup canned pumpkin puree
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts, chocolate chips
- Optional glaze: powdered sugar and milk mixture for drizzling
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Prepare Pumpkin Filling: In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
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Prepare Crescent Dough: Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles following package instructions.
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Fill Dumplings: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pumpkin filling onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Add nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
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Roll Up: Roll each triangle from the wide end toward the pointed end, encasing the filling.
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Bake: Place dumplings on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Optional Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with milk to desired consistency and drizzle over warm dumplings after baking.
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Serve: Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
For a savory twist, substitute pumpkin filling with cream cheese and herbs.Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for extra sweetness.Substitute pumpkin filling with apple butter or sweetened cream cheese for variety.Drizzle caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar for toppings.Use vegan crescent dough and coconut sugar for a vegan version.
