Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
How to make easy homemade fluffy & moist caramel pecan cinnamon rolls. This from-scratch recipe is perfect for a weekend brunch!
Servings 12 rolls
Ingredients
Dough
- 0.75 oz package of active dry yeast fast acting
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tsp granulated sugar to activate yeast
- 5 oz evaporated milk warm
- 5 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg beaten
- 4 1/2 cups of cake flour
Filling
- 1 1/2 stick butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Icing
- 2 tbsp melted butter unsalted
- 2 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
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.0.75 oz package of active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, 1 tsp granulated sugar
- Mix until well combined then, let sit for about 7 minutes, or until the yeast foams.
- Next pour in the warm evaporated milk, vegetable oil, salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, and egg. Mix the ingredients using a hand or stand mixer.5 oz evaporated milk, 5 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, 1 large egg
- 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.4 1/2 cups of cake flour
- Once the dough has form, remove it from the bowl. 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.
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Next, punch the middle of the dough (to remove air). Flatten the dough into a sheet.
- 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.1 1/2 stick butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Mix until well combined, then spread the cinnamon sugar mixer over 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.2 tbsp melted butter, 2 oz cream cheese, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 3 tbsp milk
- Add in the powdered sugar, and mix until creamy.3 cups powdered sugar
- Sprinkle the pecans onto the rolls, then drizzle on the icing, and caramel.1/2 cup chopped pecan, 1/2-3/4 cup caramel sauce
- Serve & enjoy!!