Description
Indulge in the sweet and sticky goodness of homemade Caramel Pecan Rolls. These soft and fluffy rolls are filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a luscious caramel pecan glaze that makes them perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Caramel Topping:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy. Add eggs, butter, salt, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Make the Caramel Topping: Melt butter, brown sugar, and cream in a saucepan. Pour into a greased baking dish, sprinkle with pecans.
- Assemble and Bake: Roll out dough, spread butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll up, slice, and place in the baking dish. Let rise. Bake until golden. Invert onto a tray.
Notes
- These rolls can be prepared the night before and refrigerated after assembly. Let come to room temperature and rise slightly before baking.
- For extra gooeyness, drizzle with more cream just before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
