cinnamon-pecan rolls

Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Dec 15, 2011

The best of both worlds...Cinnamon Rolls meat Sticky Pecan Rolls without the sticky! YUM!

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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 - 16 oz. packages pillsbury specialty mix hot roll mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

How To Make cinnamon-pecan rolls

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 - 7 minutes or until toasted & fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  • Step 2
    Prepare hot roll dough as directed on back of package; let dough stand 5 minutes. Roll dough into a 15 x 10" rectangle; spread with softened butter. Stir together brown sugar & cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Sprinkle pecans over brown sugar mixture. Roll up tightly, starting at one long end; cut into 12 slices. Place rolls, cut sides down, in a lightly greased 12" cast iron skillet or 13 x 9" inch pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap & a cloth towel; let rise in a warm place (85 degrees F.), free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
  • Step 3
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Uncover rolls & bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until center rolls are golden brown & done. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Stir together powdered sugar, milk & vanilla; drizzle over rolls.

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