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Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

4/5/17

Gooey Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls drizzled with icing and caramel sauce served in a glass baking dish. Nothing beats this made-from-scratch recipe!How to make homemade caramel pecan cinnamon rolls from scratch!

A Simple Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe!

Who loves moist & fluffy cinnamon rolls as much as I do?! Well, apparently a lot of you! The other day I posted a picture on my instagram of a caramel pecan cinnamon roll that I purchased from Cinnabon, and it truly started something! Several people asked me to make it. So here I am, a week later, with my recipe for homemade caramel pecan cinnamon rolls!

While you’re here, check out some of my other cinnamon roll recipes!

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A sweet and gooey Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Roll drizzled with icing and caramel sauce served on parchment paper.

I use my stand mixer for this cinnamon roll recipe, but you can do it the old fashioned way if you’d like.

These rolls are drizzled with homemade icing, and store bought caramel sauce( yup… everything else was homemade- so I cheated with the caramel sauce y’all! Gimme a break! LMBO!)

This cinnamon roll recipe is quite easy. It’s just time consuming if anything. BUT it is so darn worth it!

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Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

How to make easy homemade fluffy & moist caramel pecan cinnamon rolls. This from-scratch recipe is perfect for a weekend brunch!
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls, cinnamon rolls
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12 rolls
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 1/2 cups of cake flour
  • 2 tbsp + 1 tsp of granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 5 oz evaporated milk warm
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 0.75 oz package of active dry yeast fast acting
  • 1 large egg beaten

Filling

  • 1 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Icing
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp milk

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecan
  • 1/2-3/4 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  • Pour the warm water into a mixing bowl, then sprinkle in the yeast, and 1 tsp of sugar.
  • Mix until well combined then, let sit for about 7 minutes, or until the yeast foams.
  • Next pour in the warm evaporated milk.
  • Add in the vegetable oil, salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, and egg.
  • Mix the ingredients using a hand or stand mixer.
  • Now remove the mixing blade, and replace with the dough hooks.
  • Turn on to a low speed ( between 1-3), and slow start adding in the flour. Add about 1/4 cup at a time.
  • Once the dough has form, remove it from the bowl, and set to the side.
  • Lightly oil the bowl, then place the dough back into the bowl, and cover with a clean towel.
  • Put the dough in a warm place, and let rest for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Next, punch the middle of the dough ( to remove air).
  • Flatten the dough.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Now in a large bowl combine 1 1/2 stick of butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Mix until well combined, then slather on top of the dough.
  • Roll up the dough, then cut in desired size rolls.
  • Lightly butter a bake dish, then add in the rolls.
  • Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, and let cool.
  • In a medium size bowl combine 2 tbsp butter, and 2 oz of cream cheese.
  • Mix well, then add in 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 3 tbsp milk.
  • Add in the powdered sugar, and mix until creamy.
  • Sprinkle the pecans onto the rolls, then drizzle on the icing, and caramel.
  • Serve & enjoy!!

Video

Notes

There will be plenty of icing!

Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls are a perfect treat for weekend brunch!

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Filed Under: All Posts, Breakfast, Christmas, Dessert Tagged With: bread, buns, caramel, cinnamon rolls, pecan, rolls, yeast

Comments

  1. Tiesha says

    April 5, 2017 at 10:18 pm

    Yummy!!!

    Reply
  2. Beverly Faison says

    April 6, 2017 at 3:53 am

    5 stars
    I’m getting ready to bake your strawberry shortcake next the cinnamon rolls. I love watching your videos I already made your caramel cake and it came out just right. But I’m looking for a recepie for chicken spice can you please help me.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 6, 2017 at 8:58 pm

      Hi Beverly! Chicken spice? like seasoning?

      Reply
  3. Kim says

    April 6, 2017 at 4:05 am

    Your cinnamon rolls look soooo much better that the pop out ones in the grocery store. I have always been afraid of using yeast, but you made it look less intimidating. Thanks for sharing!!!! Hope to try real soon.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 6, 2017 at 9:00 pm

      Hi Kim! It’s pretty easy, and soooo delicious! Definitely give it a try 😀

      Reply
  4. Tina Constantine says

    April 6, 2017 at 6:02 am

    5 stars
    I just love your recipes ! The food is what I can make and what my family likes to eat
    Thank you I look forward each day to see what your are cooking up
    Thanks Tina from Maine

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 6, 2017 at 9:00 pm

      Hi Tina! I have many more to come, so stay tuned!

      Reply
  5. Veronica says

    April 8, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    Thankyou Rosie you always got me covered weather it breakfast, lunch, dinner or holidays.and even desserts I loved your soulful preacher cobbler. I can’t wait to try cimmamon roll. What are you cooking for easter 2017.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 8, 2017 at 2:41 pm

      Hi Veronica! I’m glad that you’re enjoying my recipes! I’m going to post a sample Easter menu in a few days 🙂

      Reply
  6. Demetria Fisher says

    April 29, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    This looks so delicious.

    Is it possible to use all purpose flour?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 29, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      You can try all purpose flour 🙂

      Reply
  7. Tiffany H says

    December 22, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    5 stars
    My daughter who is nine made these tonight with minimal assistance from me. They turned out delicious. Next time I just have to make sure I roll the dough a little tighter. But overall very good and easy to follow recipe.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 23, 2017 at 7:49 am

      Thanks for trying my recipe. Happy holidays!

      Reply
  8. Chevelle says

    September 20, 2018 at 5:17 am

    Hi Rosie,
    If you do not have a big mixer with the dough hook what type of mixer I can use to mix the dough for the cinnamon rolls. Thanks

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 20, 2018 at 6:51 pm

      You can use your hands.

      Reply
  9. Mary Ann Thomps says

    December 10, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    Rosie, can you make this the night before and refrigerate and then slice and bake the next morning?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 10, 2018 at 6:40 pm

      You sure can!

      Reply
  10. Millican Pecan says

    June 15, 2019 at 4:35 pm

    5 stars
    Wowzer! This is crazy good. …and your pictures; LOVE THEM! I was hoping to use pecan meal/flour as a gluten-free option (one daughter is gluten intolerant) but I think it may not be delicate enough. Usually it is a good substitute for all-purpose flour but I am not sure about cake flour. Either way, thanks for sharing this great recipe. We are always looking for great pecan recipes out there and you nailed it!

    Reply
  11. Val says

    July 20, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    I need a rice pudding

    Reply
  12. Michelle Huey says

    November 21, 2020 at 6:03 am

    Just made these for breakfast with bacon and coffee as your new book suggested!! Girl!!! Your cookbook is the best. I’m waiting on your next one!

    Reply

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