Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls are a truly indulgent treat, featuring soft, fluffy rolls filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich caramel sauce and crunchy pecans.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls: For preparing dough and filling.
- Rolling Pin: For rolling out the dough.
- 9x13-inch Baking Dish: For baking the cinnamon rolls.
- Small Saucepan: For making the caramel sauce.
- Whisk: For mixing ingredients.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accurate ingredient measurements.
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- Filling:
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare dough by mixing warm milk, butter, flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and egg; knead until smooth. Let rise for 1-2 hours.
- Prepare caramel sauce by melting butter and brown sugar, adding cream, and simmering. Pour into greased dish and sprinkle with pecans.
- For filling, mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll out dough, spread filling, roll into log, and slice. Arrange rolls in dish on caramel and pecans.
- Preheat oven to 350°F, let rolls rise 30 minutes, then bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool, invert onto platter, and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to add a cream cheese glaze or more pecans on top if desired. Enjoy!