Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with these Easy Sticky Pecan Cinnamon Buns. A gooey, pecan-studded topping crowns these golden cinnamon rolls, making them a must-have for any brunch or holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Sticky Pecan Topping:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the Cinnamon Rolls:
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish.
- Melt Sticky Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with brown sugar, corn syrup (or maple syrup), cinnamon, and salt. Stir until smooth and bubbling, about 2–3 minutes.
- Prepare Topping: Pour the sticky mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle chopped pecans over it.
- Add Cinnamon Rolls: Place the cinnamon rolls on top of the pecan mixture, spaced slightly apart.
- Bake: Bake for 25–28 minutes until golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Drizzle: Drizzle with the icing from the cinnamon rolls and serve warm.
Notes
- Toasted pecans add extra crunch and flavor.
- You can prepare the sticky mixture in advance and store it in the dish until ready to bake.
- Perfect for holiday mornings or weekend brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
