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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

Filling

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!!

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Notes

There will be plenty of icing!