Description
Pecan Pie Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious fusion of soft, gooey cinnamon rolls filled with a rich pecan pie mixture and topped with a sweet icing.
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 cup 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 teaspoon 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 until 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
- Make sure your milk and water are warm but not hot to ensure the yeast activates properly.
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar in the filling.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time; prepare the rolls and refrigerate overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg