pecan cinnamon rolls
I just can't go back to any canned cinnamon rolls after making these. Great for brunches, breakfast, or a late night snack... mmmm so good!!!!!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
The dough for these pecan cinnamon rolls rises well and creates a light and fluffy roll. The style of making these is not traditional but makes them very easy to make. The filling is sweet and filled with cinnamon. Pecans add a delightful crunch. These would be delicious to wake up to any morning.
prep time
3 Hr 30 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- ROLLS
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 packages active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4-4 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- FILLING
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ICING
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 - 3/4 cup milk (to desired thickness)
How To Make pecan cinnamon rolls
Test Kitchen Tips
The filling is sweet. Use as much or little as you like. Most likely you will have filling left over.
-
Step 1To make the rolls, bring the milk just to a boil and remove from heat immediately.
-
Step 2Mix in the butter and sugar and let cool to lukewarm.
-
Step 3In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water for 10 minutes.
-
Step 4Add the milk mixture and beaten eggs. Mix well until smooth.
-
Step 5Add half of the flour and mix until smooth. Then add remaining flour and salt.
-
Step 6Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
-
Step 7Place dough into a large buttered bowl.
-
Step 8Cover with a towel in a warm, draft-free area (I find my microwave is great for this). Let rise for 1 1/2 hours.
-
Step 9Punch dough down.
-
Step 10Separate the dough into 12 even pieces.
-
Step 11Roll each piece of dough out into about 6" x 2" rectangle.
-
Step 12To make the filling, mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
-
Step 13Spread the filling on each piece of dough. Roll.
-
Step 14Place rolls in a buttered baking pan and press down gently.
-
Step 15Cover with a towel and let rise 1 hour.
-
Step 16Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake until nicely browned, about 20 minutes.
-
Step 17To make the icing, mix the ingredients together in a medium bowl.
-
Step 18Pour or spread (depending on desired consistency) on top of warm cinnamon rolls.
-
Step 19Eat and enjoy!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Discover More
Category:
Other Breakfast
Category:
Other Desserts
Category:
Sweet Breads
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#sweet
Keyword:
#comfort
Keyword:
#pecan
Keyword:
#gooey
Keyword:
#warm
Keyword:
#cinnamon roll
Collection:
Father's Day
Collection:
Breakfast In Bed
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Southern
Ingredient:
Flour
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes