Cinnamon Pecan Rolls
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these soft and gooey Cinnamon Pecan Rolls, a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and buttery goodness. Featuring a fluffy homemade dough made from pantry staples, these rolls are swirled with a rich filling of brown sugar, warm cinnamon, and crunchy chopped pecans. Baked to golden perfection, they are generously slathered with a luscious cream cheese icing for an irresistible finishing touch. Ideal for special breakfasts, holiday brunches, or an anytime treat, this recipe will fill your kitchen with the cozy aroma of cinnamon while delighting your taste buds. With detailed instructions and only 25 minutes of baking time, these decadent rolls are surprisingly easy to make. Treat your loved ones to this warm and satisfying classic that tastes as good as it smells!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Large eggs
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (softened for filling)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk until warm (about 110°F or lukewarm to the touch). Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 cup of unsalted butter and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until melted. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Transfer the lukewarm milk-butter mixture to a large bowl and sprinkle in 2.25 teaspoons of active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes or until frothy.
Add 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 3.5 cups of all-purpose flour to the bowl. Mix until combined, then knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing 3/4 cup of brown sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of ground cinnamon, and 1 cup of chopped pecans in a bowl.
Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 15x10 inches.
Spread 1/4 cup of softened butter evenly over the surface of the dough. Then sprinkle the cinnamon-pecan mixture on top, pressing it gently into the dough.
Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Use a sharp knife to cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
Place the rolls cut-side up in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll. Cover and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
While the rolls are baking, make the cream cheese icing by beating together 4 ounces of cream cheese, 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
Once the cinnamon rolls are done baking, let them cool for 5-10 minutes. Spread the cream cheese icing over the warm rolls and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 215.6 g | 276% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.1 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 710 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 3014 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 646.2 g | 235% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 296.5 g | ||
| Protein | 85.6 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 871 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 26.5 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 1982 mg | 42% | |
*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.
