Learn how to make these bakery quality Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls. The caramel mixture on these sweet rolls is decadent for the best sticky buns.
You will not be able to resist these ooey gooey Cinnamon Pecan Cinnamon Rolls. The cinnamon roll dough is packed with sugar and cinnamon for one of the best Caramel Dessert Recipes. The caramel pecan topping is so decadent.
If you love cinnamon rolls also try Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls and Bacon Cinnamon Rolls.
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Why This Recipe Works
Everything is covered with decadent glaze for rich and delicious cinnamon rolls. Each bite is so luscious that you will find it hard to eat only one. Everyone will ask for the recipe as this is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- Whole milk. It needs to be warm but not boiling.
- Active dry yeast. Make sure the yeast has not expired.
- White flour. Use regular all purpose flour.
- Salted butter. Soften the butter at room temperature so it is easier to combine.
- Light brown sugar. Store bought or Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe works in this recipe.
- Ground cinnamon. You can adjust this to taste if you like extra cinnamon.
- Kraft butterscotch chips. This helps to make the cinnamon rolls so decadent.
- Pecans. Chop until the pecans are crushed into small pieces.
Find the entire ingredients list at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Extra pecans. If you love nuts, try adding extra to the recipe.
- Mini Chocolate Chips. Toss in a handful of mini chocolate chips for lots of chocolate flavor.
- Nuts. If you don’t like pecans, try using walnuts or peanuts.
- Bacon. Crumble cooked bacon on the top of the cinnamon rolls. The salty and sweet combination is incredible.
- Fruit. Add fruit to the filling for a tasty change of flavor. Some ideas include raisins, dried cranberries, dates, dried cherries, diced apples or anything you prefer.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Preheat the oven. Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Then cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and allow the yeast to sit at room temperature for about five minutes, or until foamy. The milk should be warm but not extremely hot or it will not rise.
Step 3. Whisk in the canola oil, flour, and cinnamon until no dry clumps of flour remain. You can use a stand mixer if desired.
Step 4. Place the dough on a floured surface. Don’t use too much flour. Then knead for five minutes.
Step 5. Place the dough back in the mixing bowl and cover it with plastic wrap for 20 minutes.
- Step 6. Evenly roll the dough out using a lightly floured surface. Make the filling by melting the butter and mixing it together with the brown sugar and remaining cinnamon.
- Step 7. Spread the filling across the dough. Then roll it into a cylindrical shape on the long side with a rolling pin and cut it into discs.
Step 8. Put the rolls in a dish. Allow to rise for 20 more minutes. They should double in size. Bake the rolls for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 9. While they bake, melt the caramel chips in the microwave and stir in the pecans. Remove the cinnamon rolls from oven and spoon the gooey caramel sauce on top of the rolls. Then bake the rolls for 5 more minutes. Place on a serving platter and enjoy.
Storage
You can store the cinnamon rolls in the fridge or on the counter for up to five days. Just make sure to place them inside an airtight container or bag.
These rolls can also be frozen. Allow to cool and cover with plastic wrap and foil. Then put in the freezer up to 3 months.
When ready to enjoy, bake until heated through. I suggest covering with foil so they do not get too brown.
How to Reheat
The caramel frosting will harden a little bit if it sits for longer than about 15 minutes. However, it will easily soften back up after 20-30 seconds in the microwave.
These reheat very well. You can enjoy them the next morning for breakfast or a snack.
Expert Tips
- Oil – If you do not have canola oil, you can also use vegetable oil.
- Allow to rise – It is important to allow the cinnamon rolls to rise a second time after they are prepped. This will help ensure they are not too dense after baking.
- Dough – Make sure the yeast is fresh, and the milk isn’t too hot when combining together. If the milk is excessively hot, the dough will not rise as it actually ruins the yeast.
- Perfectly cut cinnamon rolls – You can actually use dental floss to cut the cinnamon roll dough easily. Make sure it is unflavored and wrap around the dough to cut into slices. This easy method will prevent each slice from being squished from cutting.
- Let rest – Allow the dough ample time to rest so that it will rise properly. You want large fluffy cinnamon rolls, but it takes following each and every step carefully.
More Cinnamon Desserts
- Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
- Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
- Easy Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake Recipe
- Homemade cinnamon rolls
- Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Everyone will enjoy these gooey Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns. Make them today for a real treat. Please come back and leave a comment and star rating.
Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk warm
- 1 Tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 2 ½ cups white flour
- 4 Tbsp salted butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon divided
- 11 oz package of Kraft butterscotch chips
- ½ cup crushed pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the milk and yeast. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and allow the yeast to sit for about five minutes, or until foamy.
- Whisk in the canola oil, flour, and 1 tsp of the cinnamon until no dry clumps of flour remain.
- Place the dough onto a floured surface and knead for five minutes. Place the dough back in the mixing bowl and cover it with plastic wrap for 20 minutes.
- Roll the dough out into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick and prep the filling by melted the butter and mixing it together with the brown sugar and remaining cinnamon.
- Spread the filling across the dough, roll it into a long cylindrical shape, and cut it into discs.
- Place the rolls in an 8×8 inch baking dish and allow the rolls to rise for 20 more minutes.
- Bake the rolls for 20 minutes in 350 degrees oven.
- Meanwhile melt the caramel chips in the microwave, stir in the pecans.
- Remove the cinnamon rolls from oven and spoon the caramel on top of the rolls.
- Bake the rolls for 5 more minutes, serve immediately, and enjoy!
