Description
Warm, gooey, and irresistibly nutty, these pecan rolls are the ultimate comfort food for any morning or holiday brunch. Swirled with a buttery cinnamon sugar filling and smothered in homemade caramel loaded with toasted pecans, they flip out of the pan into a glossy masterpiece. This easy recipe is perfect for a weekend baking project or as a sweet treat to impress your guests. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast ideas, decadent food ideas, or a new twist on classic breakfast rolls—this recipe checks all the boxes. Ideal for anyone looking for a satisfying, bakery-style breakfast or dessert option right from home.
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110°F)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup light corn syrup or maple syrup
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 cups pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Combine warm milk and sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a stand mixer, combine flour, salt, softened butter, yeast mixture, and eggs. Knead for 6–8 minutes until elastic.
3. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, syrup, and cream. Stir and cook until bubbly. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch dish. Add pecans evenly.
5. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl for the filling.
6. Roll risen dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly across the surface.
7. Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 12 even pieces. Place rolls on top of caramel pecan layer.
8. Cover the dish and let the rolls rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
9. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and cooked through.
10. Let cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving platter while warm. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Toasting the pecans before baking adds a deeper, nuttier flavor.
Let the dough rise fully during both proofing stages for the best texture.
Invert the rolls while still warm to allow the caramel to pour down over each roll.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg