Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of these *Simple Pecan Rolls*, a homemade treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Fluffy dough is rolled with a luscious cinnamon-sugar filling, then layered over a decadent caramel-pecan topping that bakes into gooey perfection. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a handful of pantry staples like brown sugar, chopped pecans, and all-purpose flour, this recipe is approachable yet impressively delicious. The rolls are baked to golden perfection, then flipped to reveal a glossy pecan coating, making them as beautiful as they are tasty. Serve them warm for a cozy treat your whole family will love! Perfect for special occasions or a sweet weekend indulgence, these pecan cinnamon rolls bring a bakery-quality experience right to your kitchen.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups of the flour (reserve 1/4 cup), yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and 3 tablespoons of butter until warm (not hot) and the butter is melted.
Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until it begins to come together.
Add the egg and continue mixing to form a soft dough. If it's sticky, incorporate the reserved 1/4 cup flour gradually.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 6-8 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the brown sugar, heavy cream, and half the pecans. Cook until the sugar dissolves, then pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Set it aside.
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 12x18 inches.
Brush the rolled-out dough with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and the rest of the chopped pecans.
Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log and cut it into 12 equal slices.
Place the rolls cut-side-up into the prepared baking dish on top of the pecan caramel layer.
Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the rolls cool for 5 minutes. Then, carefully invert the pan onto a serving tray so the caramel and pecans are on top.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Serving size | (1250.5g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 4251.3 |
Total Fat 238.0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 96.9g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
Cholesterol 610.3mg | 0% |
Sodium 2663.5mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 461.4g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 23.4g | 0% |
Total Sugars 170.5g | |
Protein 65.1g | 0% |
Vitamin D 148.4IU | 0% |
Calcium 620.5mg | 0% |
Iron 21.9mg | 0% |
Potassium 1645.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories