Old-Fashioned Pecan Logs

If you’ve ever sifted through a vintage recipe box or attended a Southern church bake sale, you’ve likely encountered Pecan Logs—those golden, flaky, nut-studded pastries that taste like a cross between a croissant and a pecan roll.

These Old-Fashioned Pecan Logs are a beloved heirloom treat: tender yeast dough rolled with a butter-cinnamon-pecan filling, twisted into elegant spirals, and baked until golden and fragrant. They’re not overly sweet, letting the rich, toasty flavor of pecans shine—perfect with a cup of hot coffee or tea on a quiet morning.

And while they look impressive, they’re surprisingly simple to make with just a few pantry staples and a little patience.


Why You’ll Love These Pecan Logs

  • 🌰 Packed with toasted pecans—the star of the South
  • 🧈 Buttery, tender, and lightly spiced—never cloying
  • Perfect with coffee or tea—ideal for brunch or afternoon break
  • 💛 Nostalgic, homemade, and deeply comforting
  • 🥖 Best served warm—fresh from the oven or gently reheated

If you love old-fashioned pastries that feel special without being fussy, this is your new tradition.


Ingredients You’ll Need