Description
Deliciously sweet and sticky maple pecan cinnamon rolls, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and egg to the dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread with softened butter.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans over the butter.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls, Sweet Rolls, Breakfast Pastry