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Butter Pecan Cinnamon Buns

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls baked with a gooey butter pecan caramel topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast 2 1/4 tsp
  • 1 cup warm milk 110°F
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp salt
Filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Pecan Caramel Topping
  • 1 cup pecan halves lightly toasted optional
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or corn syrup
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk with sugar. Let it foam for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Mix in flour, sugar, egg, butter, and salt to form dough. Knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled.
  3. Make caramel topping by melting butter, brown sugar, honey, cream, and salt. Pour into pan and top with pecans.
  4. Roll out dough, spread with butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
  5. Roll into log, slice into 12 pieces.
  6. Place rolls over caramel pecans, let rise until puffy.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool for 5 minutes, invert pan, serve warm.

Notes

These Butter Pecan Cinnamon Buns are gooey, nutty, and perfect for holidays or special weekends.