cream cheese pecan croissant squares

Pittsburg, KS
Updated on Jul 27, 2011

I made this yummy treat for our Woman's Ministries lunch meeting the last time. They were very good and well received. Rich, but not over the top! Oh yes I had to make an extra one for my husband and two teen daughter's they love them.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 pkg - 8oz cresent rolls
  • 1-8 ounce cream cheese (softened)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2-3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup stick butter or marg. (melted)

How To Make cream cheese pecan croissant squares

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll 1 can of dough; place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Press in bottom to form crust; firmly press perforations to seal.
  • Step 2
    In medium microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Microwave on HIGH for 30 to 45 seconds or until warm. Stir cream cheese mixture until smooth; spread evenly over dough in pan.
  • Step 3
    Unroll second can of dough on work surface. Press to form 13x9-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. Carefully place over cream cheese mixture.
  • Step 4
    In small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Sprinkle with pecans. Pour melted butter evenly over dough.5 Bake at 375°F. for 20 to 27 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm or cool. Store in refrigerator.

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