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Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 12 rolls
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Caramel Pecan Rolls are the ultimate treatโ€”soft, fluffy brioche dough swirled with a sticky, buttery caramel sauce and loaded with toasted pecans. Perfect for a decadent breakfast, brunch, or special dessert, these homemade pecan sticky buns taste just like they came from a bakery!


Ingredients

For the Sweet Dough:

  • 1 cup whole milk, warm

  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast

  • 5 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

  • 1 tsp kosher salt

  • 1/2 cup salted butter, very soft (divided, 1 stick)

For the Caramel Sauce:

  • 3/4 cup salted butter (1 1/2 sticks)

  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed

  • 1/3 cup honey

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

  • 1/3 cup water

  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

For the Roll Filling:

  • 1 3/4 cups pecans, toasted (about 8 oz)

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • Dash nutmeg (optional)

 

 


Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Dough

  1. Warm 1 cup whole milk in the microwave in 20-second increments until it reaches 105-110ยฐF (about the temperature of a warm bath).

  2. Stir in 1 tbsp yeast and 5 tbsp granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.

  3. Whisk in 2 eggs until smooth.

  4. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt.

  5. Pour in the wet ingredients and mix using the paddle attachment until just combined.

Step 2: Knead and Rise

  1. Switch to a dough hook (or knead by hand) and gradually add ยฝ cup softened butter, kneading for 8-10 minutes until dough is smooth.

  2. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.

Step 3: Make the Caramel Sauce

  1. In a saucepan, melt ยพ cup butter over medium heat.

  2. Stir in brown sugar, honey, heavy cream, water, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until smooth.

  3. Pour caramel sauce into a greased 9ร—13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle toasted pecans over the caramel.

Step 4: Assemble the Rolls

  1. Roll out the risen dough into a 12ร—18-inch rectangle.

  2. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle evenly over the dough.

  3. Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal slices.

Step 5: Second Rise & Bake

  1. Place rolls over the caramel pecan layer. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes, until puffy.

  2. Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (180ยฐC). Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 6: Flip & Serve

 

  1. Let rolls cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert the pan onto a serving platter so the caramel drips over the rolls.

  2. Serve warm and enjoy these soft, sticky, caramel-drizzled pecan rolls!


Notes

  • Make-Ahead: Prepare the dough the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning.

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

 

  • Reheating: Warm in the microwave for 15-20 seconds for a fresh-baked taste.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg