# Required ingredients:
→ Croissants
01 - 8 large store-bought or bakery croissants, preferably day-old
→ Pecan Filling
02 - 1 cup pecan halves or pieces
03 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Icing and Decoration
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Purple, green, and gold sanding sugars for decoration
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor, pulse the pecans until finely chopped but not reduced to a paste.
03 - In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir in the chopped pecans until well combined.
04 - Using a sharp knife, split each croissant horizontally, leaving a hinge so they open like a book.
05 - Evenly spread the pecan filling inside each croissant, then gently close.
06 - Place the stuffed croissants on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the croissants are golden and the filling is set.
07 - While the croissants bake, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and thick but pourable.
08 - Let croissants cool slightly, then drizzle with icing. Immediately sprinkle with purple, green, and gold sugars in festive stripes.
09 - Serve warm or at room temperature.
