Overnight Pecan Rolls
Start your morning with indulgent sweetness by making these irresistibly gooey Overnight Pecan Rolls! Perfectly soft and fluffy, these homemade cinnamon rolls are swirled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling and crowned with a decadent caramel-pecan topping. The magic happens overnight as the flavors meld in the fridge, making this an ideal make-ahead treat for a stress-free breakfast or brunch. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a few simple ingredients like brown sugar, pecans, and buttery dough, these rolls are baked to golden perfection, then flipped to reveal their sticky-sweet topping. Serve them warm and watch them disappear—this recipe is a decadent twist on classic cinnamon rolls that will leave everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Dry active yeast
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cups Whole milk
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Corn syrup
- 1.5 cups Pecans, chopped
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar (for filling)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, dry active yeast, granulated sugar, and salt.
Heat the milk until warm (about 110°F/45°C) and mix it into the flour mixture along with the melted butter and eggs. Beat until smooth.
Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a greased bowl for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the caramel topping. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of brown sugar and corn syrup. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the caramel.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out onto a lightly floured surface into a 12x18-inch rectangle.
Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the buttered dough.
Starting on the longer side, roll the dough into a tight log. Slice into 12 even rolls and place them cut-side down in the prepared baking dish on top of the caramel and pecan layer.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning, remove the dish from the refrigerator and let the rolls rise at room temperature for 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and fully baked through.
Immediately invert the rolls onto a serving platter to allow the caramel and pecans to drizzle over the top.
Serve warm and enjoy the gooey, nutty perfection!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 196 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 216 mg | 5% | |
*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.
