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Sweet Potato Crescent Bites

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Sweet Potato Crescent Bites are a cozy, bite-sized treat filled with creamy, spiced sweet potato wrapped in golden crescent roll dough. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a comforting snack, these bites are easy to make and endlessly customizable with sweet or savory twists.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bites
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1–2 tubes crescent roll dough (makes about 16 bites)
  • 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (plus extra for brushing)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Mini marshmallows or cream cheese (optional, for filling)
  • Chopped pecans (optional, for crunch)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  3. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
  4. Spoon a small amount of sweet potato mixture near the wide end of each triangle. Add a marshmallow or cube of cream cheese if desired.
  5. Roll up each triangle from the wide end to the tip, sealing the edges to prevent leaks.
  6. Place on baking sheet. Optionally, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
  8. Cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts inside for extra crunch.
  • For dessert, drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze.
  • For a savory version, reduce sugar and add goat cheese or feta.
  • Mini chocolate chips can be used instead of marshmallows.
  • Sprinkle with crushed candied pecans after baking for a festive touch.

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