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A golden, flaky croissant-shaped pastry is topped with a thick, browned cookie layer dotted with chopped pecans, with a soft, chocolate-speckled center visible where it is cut open.

Pecan crookie Calories

Hybrid croissant-cookie pastry with pecans

CALORIES · 100 G

468kcal

GI

58medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

156mg

FIBER · 100 G

2.9g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Pecan crookie (110 g) has 515 calories. That works out to 468 calories per 100 g. It contains 52.7 g of carbs, 7.5 g of protein, 31.2 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of Manganese covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Pecan crookie Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 110 g

515

KCAL / 110G

Carbs

52.7g

· 19% DV

Protein

7.5g

· 15% DV

Fat

31.2g

· 40% DV

Fiber

3.2g

· 11% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 6% · Fat 54%

Pecan crookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (110 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories515 kcal
Total fat31.2 g40%
Saturated fat12.32 g62%
Trans fat0.33 g
Sodium350 mg15%
Total carbohydrate52.7 g19%
Fiber3.2 g11%
Protein7.5 g15%

Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.

Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.

Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.

Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.

Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.

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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Pecan crookie?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)110 g515 kcal
0.25 piece (quarter)28 g131 kcal
½ piece (half)55 g257 kcal
1 piece (small)70 g328 kcal
1 serving (mini)90 g421 kcal
100 g100 g468 kcal
1 piece (large)150 g702 kcal
1 piece (jumbo)180 g842 kcal
2 piece (double)220 g1030 kcal

Calculated from 468 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pecan crookie

What is a pecan crookie?

A pecan crookie is a pastry combining a croissant with cookie dough and pecans. It brings together the croissant’s flaky layers and the softer, sweeter texture of a baked cookie in one dessert.

How do you make a pecan crookie?

A pecan crookie is made by adding cookie dough and chopped pecans to croissant dough, then baking until the pastry is cooked through. Using ready-made croissants and cookie dough is a convenient shortcut, but watch the center so it does not stay underbaked.

Where did the crookie come from?

The crookie trend was popularized in Paris by Maison Louvard and spread widely through social media. A pecan crookie is a variation on that croissant-and-cookie combination, with pecans adding a toasted, buttery flavor.

What is the difference between a pecan crookie and a brookie?

A pecan crookie combines croissant pastry and cookie dough, while a brookie combines brownie batter and cookie dough. The crookie is flaky and layered; the brookie is usually dense and brownie-like beneath its cookie layer.

Can you make a pecan crookie with store-bought croissants?

Yes, store-bought croissants work for a pecan crookie and save the time needed to make laminated dough. Add the cookie dough and pecans, then bake just until the added dough is cooked; an already-baked croissant can dry out if left in too long.

How do you keep a pecan crookie fresh?

Keep a pecan crookie in an airtight container at room temperature once it has cooled completely. Its flaky texture is best on the day it is made; if it softens, briefly warming it in an oven can improve the outside.

Can you freeze a pecan crookie?

Yes, you can freeze a baked pecan crookie after it has cooled. Wrap it well to prevent freezer odors and moisture loss, then thaw and warm it in an oven; the layers may be less crisp than when freshly baked.

How do you reheat a pecan crookie without making it soggy?

Reheat a pecan crookie in an oven or air fryer rather than covering it in the microwave. Dry heat helps the croissant layers regain some crispness, while prolonged microwave heating can soften the pastry and make the cookie center feel doughy.

Is the cookie dough inside a pecan crookie raw?

No, the cookie dough in a properly baked pecan crookie should be cooked, not raw. Because the thick cookie layer can take longer to bake than the croissant, check the center before serving and continue baking if it still looks wet.

Why is my pecan crookie not flaky?

A pecan crookie may lose its flaky texture if the croissant dough gets warm before baking, the pastry is covered while still hot, or it is reheated in the microwave. Keep the dough cool and let the baked pastry cool uncovered.

Pecan crookie Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.26mg · 22% DV

Biotin

6.6µg · 22% DV

B2

0.21mg · 16% DV

B3

2.31mg · 14% DV

Minerals

Manganese

0.68mg · 30% DV

Selenium

13µg · 24% DV

Copper

0.18mg · 20% DV

Sodium

350mg · 15% DV

Potassium ⭐

172mg · 5% DV

Pecan crookie Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

58
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

30.8
High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Pecan crookie

To burn the 515 calories in 1 piece (medium) (110 g):

🚶

127min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

53min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

70min

Cycling

🏊

60min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Pecan crookie?

A pecan crookie combines a flaky croissant with cookie dough, with pecans folded in or scattered through the sweet filling. The hybrid pastry became widely known through Paris bakeries, bringing together the layered texture of a croissant and the softer, richer bite of a cookie.

Expect crisp, buttery outer layers, a tender cookie-like centre and a gentle crunch from the pecans. It is usually enjoyed as a bakery treat with coffee, though it also works as a sweet snack alongside tea. With pastry and cookie dough as its base, a pecan crookie is energy-dense and supplies much of its energy from carbohydrates and fat. If you want a lighter treat, share one or choose a smaller portion and pair it with an unsweetened drink.

How Nutritious Is Pecan crookie?

Nutrient density

Low

24/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

25/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Is Pecan crookie Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Pecan crookie Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts yes
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Pecan crookie Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Pecan crookie Fat Profile

SATURATED

12.32g

MONOUNSATURATED

11.44g

POLYUNSATURATED

5.06g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 50.1:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (50.1:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.