Santa's Sticky Buns

Indulge in the holiday spirit with Santa's Sticky Buns, a delightful blend of soft, pillowy dough swirled with a spiced cinnamon-sugar filling and crowned with a rich caramel pecan glaze. Perfectly golden and irresistibly gooey, these sticky buns are a festive treat that will wow your family and guests during Christmas brunch or cozy winter mornings. This recipe combines warm whole milk, aromatic vanilla, and optional crunchy pecans to create a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, while straightforward techniques like kneading and rolling make it approachable for bakers of all skill levels. Serve them straight from the oven for maximum decadence—Santa himself wouldn’t be able to resist! Keywords: Santa's Sticky Buns, cinnamon sticky buns, caramel pecan rolls, holiday breakfast, festive baking.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 0.25 cup Warm water
• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Pecans (optional, chopped)
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk and butter until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm.

Step 2

In a small bowl, stir together the warm water and granulated sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the milk and butter mixture, yeast mixture, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 6

To prepare the filling, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Step 7

Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle (about 16x12 inches) on a floured surface. Spread 3 tablespoons of softened butter over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the buttered dough.

Step 8

Roll up the dough tightly from the long side, pinching the seam to seal. Slice the roll into 12 even pieces.

Step 9

For the caramel glaze, combine the heavy cream, remaining butter (1 tablespoon), and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Add chopped pecans, if using, and mix well. Pour the glaze into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 10

Place the sliced buns cut-side up on top of the glaze, spacing them evenly. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let the buns rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.

Step 11

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and baked through.

Step 12

Let the buns cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert the baking dish onto a serving platter, allowing the caramel glaze to drizzle over the top.

Step 13

Serve warm and enjoy your festive Santa’s Sticky Buns!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1460.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4647.7

Total Fat 210.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 705.3mg	0%
Sodium 2716.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 599.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.7g	0%
Total Sugars 209.1g
Protein 85.7g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 754.2mg	0%
Iron 29.1mg	0%
Potassium 1898.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 51.7%