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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture for later use.
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Stir the chopped pecans into the remaining sugar mixture until evenly coated.
04 -
Unroll the crescent dough and separate into individual triangles on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pecan filling onto the widest end of each triangle. Roll up towards the narrow end.
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Bake rolls in the preheated oven for 8 minutes until they begin to set.
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Remove rolls from oven and brush each with the reserved 2 tablespoons of sugar mixture. Return to oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
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Remove from oven and, if desired, sprinkle additional chopped pecans on top before serving.