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5 from 5 votes

Carrot Cake Crescent Rolls

A fun and festive twist on a favorite springtime dessert!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 rolls
Calories: 176kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz. package crecent rolls
  • 4 oz softened cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoon coconut oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or preferred sweetener
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoon raisins optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small saucepan, combine carrots, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar. Sauté over medium low heat, stirring occassionally for 3-4 minutes, or until carrots have softened slightly and sugar has completed dissolved.
  • To carrots, add chopped pecans, raisins, and softened cream cheese. Stir well to combine. Mixture should be semi-thick, but easy enough to spread with a spoon.
  • Lay crescent roll triangles on a sheet pan. Add a heaping tablespoon of carrot mixture to each triangle and spread evenly across dough. Roll each triangle into crescent shape and place onto sheet pan.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until rolls are golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal