Description
Delight in these homemade Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls featuring a soft, fluffy dough swirled with cinnamon and brown sugar, then topped with gooey caramel and crunchy pecans. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these rolls make a decadent breakfast or dessert treat.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1 Tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 2 ½ cups white flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Filling Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp salted butter (melted)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Topping Ingredients
- 11 oz package Kraft caramel chips
- ½ cup pecans (crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking the rolls evenly.
- Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, gently stir together the warm milk and active dry yeast. Cover with a kitchen towel and let sit for about five minutes, or until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Make Dough: Whisk in the canola oil, white flour, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon into the yeast mixture until a sticky dough forms with no dry flour remaining.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about five minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough back into the mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 20 minutes to rise slightly.
- Prepare Filling and Roll Dough: Roll the dough out into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Melt the butter and mix it together with the light brown sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon to create the filling. Spread this filling evenly across the dough.
- Shape Rolls: Carefully roll the dough lengthwise into a long cylindrical shape. Cut the roll into discs to form individual cinnamon rolls.
- Let Rolls Rise: Place the cinnamon rolls into an 8×8 inch baking dish. Cover and allow them to rise for an additional 20 minutes to develop volume.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add Caramel and Pecans: While rolls are baking, melt the caramel chips in the microwave until smooth. Stir in the crushed pecans. After the initial 20 minutes of baking, remove the rolls, spoon the caramel pecan mixture evenly on top, then bake for an additional 5 minutes to set the topping.
- Serve: Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven, serve immediately while warm, and enjoy the luscious caramel and crunchy pecan topping.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the milk is warm but not hot to properly activate the yeast.
- You can substitute whole milk with 2% milk for a lighter version.
- Do not skip the resting and rising times to achieve fluffy rolls.
- Adjust the amount of pecans based on your preference for crunchiness.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.