Description
A delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls featuring the rich flavors of pecan pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cup whole warm milk
- ¼ cup warm water
- ½ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup + 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 eggs + 2 yolks
- 1 ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup corn syrup
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 cups chopped pecans
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon maple extract, optional
Instructions
- In a bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a whisk attachment, combine warm milk, warm water, 2 tablespoons of sugar and the yeast. Proof for 5 minutes, until frothy.
- Add in the remaining sugar and eggs and mix to combine. Add in vanilla and mix until incorporated.
- Swap the mixer attachment to a dough hook. Add in flour, then place the salt on top of the flour. Knead until the dough starts to come together.
- Add in the butter and continue kneading for an additional 5 minutes until a smooth dough has formed. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or the dough has doubled in size.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine eggs, brown sugar, and sugar. Add in corn syrup and vanilla and mix to combine. Next, mix in the cinnamon.
- Add the pecans and fold them in using a rubber spatula.
- Spray two 9×13” baking dishes with baking spray and set aside.
- Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a clean, floured surface. Roll it out into a 19”x17” rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter over the rolled-out dough. Spread the filling evenly on top of the buttered dough. Roll the dough up, then cut into 12 equal discs.
- Place the cinnamon rolls into the prepared pans. Cover the rolls with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Towards the end of the rise time, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Once the rolls have doubled in size, place them into the preheated oven in the center rack. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and place onto a wire cooling rack to cool for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk to combine the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and optional maple extract together. Drizzle or spread over the top of the warm cinnamon rolls.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container.
- For a richer flavor, use brown butter in the dough.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg