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Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet caramel, crunchy pecans, and warm cinnamon in these delectable homemade rolls.


Ingredients

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For the dough

  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 2¼ tsp instant dry yeast
  • 120 g sugar
  • 240 ml lukewarm milk
  • 60 g unsalted melted butter
  • 1 egg at room temperature
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract or essence

For the filling

  • 60 g unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 220 g brown sugar
  • 80 g chopped pecans

For the salted caramel sauce

  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 110 g heavy cream/whipping cream
  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 80 g whole pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: Mix all dough ingredients until a soft dough forms. Knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled in size.
  2. Make the filling: Combine melted butter, cinnamon, sugar, and pecans.
  3. Roll out the dough: Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll up, and cut into rolls.
  4. Bake: Place rolls in a pan, let rise, then bake until golden.
  5. Make caramel sauce: Cook sugar until caramelized, add cream, butter, and salt. Pour over warm rolls and top with pecans.

Notes

  • You can add a cream cheese frosting on top for extra indulgence.
  • Ensure your yeast is fresh for a good rise.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg