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Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

Pecan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, very soft
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk

Method
 

  1. Mix the dough ingredients until a smooth, slightly tacky dough forms, then chill overnight.
  2. Roll the dough into a 16 by 12-inch rectangle, spread with soft butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans.
  3. Roll into a log, cut into 12 pieces, and arrange in a greased 9 by 13-inch dish. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 45 to 60 minutes.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 28 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Cool 10 minutes.
  5. Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk into a smooth frosting.
  6. Spread the frosting over the warm rolls and serve right away.

Notes

Chill the dough overnight, at least 8 hours, so the gluten relaxes and the flavor deepens. If your kitchen is very cold, the shaped rolls may need up to 75 minutes to proof. Toast the pecans for the best flavor.