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Decadent Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls with drizzled caramel topping and pecans.

Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

These sticky, buttery caramel pecan cinnamon rolls are the perfect sweet treat for any morning, filled with toasted pecans and a luscious caramel base.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3.5 cups all purpose flour (plus a little extra for rolling)
  • 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk Warmed until just touchable
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 piece egg
  • 1 piece egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Caramel Base
  • 1/2 cup butter Melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans Toast before adding
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the melted butter, egg, yolk, and salt to the yeast mixture.
  3. Stir in the flour until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 7-9 minutes by hand or 5-6 in a mixer.
  4. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Caramel Base Preparation
  1. Melt butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream in a saucepan for 2 minutes until smooth.
  2. Pour into the bottom of the baking dish and sprinkle chopped toasted pecans over the caramel.
Rolling the Cinnamon Rolls
  1. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to create the filling.
  2. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it into a rectangle (16 by 12 inches).
  3. Spread the filling evenly over the dough and roll tightly from the long side.
  4. Slice the rolls using unflavored dental floss or a serrated knife.
Final Preparation and Baking
  1. Place the sliced rolls in the baking dish on top of the caramel and pecans. Cover and let rise for 25-35 minutes.
  2. Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 22-28 minutes until golden.
  3. Let sit for 5-8 minutes before flipping onto a serving platter.

Notes

Can assemble the night before and refrigerate. Reheat gently after freezing.