Description
Easy Pumpkin Gnocchi is a delightful fall treat that combines the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and spices in a simple, yet impressive recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Halloween gatherings, these buttery crescent roll twists are filled with a sweet pumpkin mixture that will surely wow your guests. Quick to prepare, this recipe takes only 20 minutes from start to finish and is an ideal activity to enjoy with kids in the kitchen. Whether served as a dessert or snack, Easy Pumpkin Gnocchi is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Whipped cream for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice until well combined.
- Unroll the crescent dough and cut it into two rectangles.
- Spread the pumpkin mixture on one rectangle, cover with the second rectangle, and cut into strips about 3/4 inch wide.
- Twist each strip and place on the baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist (35g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg