Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of warm cinnamon rolls and rich pecan pie flavors, topped with caramel and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup pecan pie filling
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the mixture, then gradually mix in flour.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle and spread pecan pie filling on top, sprinkling with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Tightly roll the dough into a cylinder and slice into 1 to 2-inch pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cut side up, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with warm caramel sauce and sprinkle with toasted pecans before serving.
Notes
For make-ahead options, prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate after the first rise. Adjust cooking time for air fryers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg