Description
These Shortcut Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls are a quick and delicious twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, perfect for a hassle-free breakfast or dessert. Made using refrigerated crescent roll dough, they combine the sweet flavors of brown sugar and cinnamon with crunchy pecans and a rich caramel drizzle, delivering gooey, flavorful rolls in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Filling
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Topping
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the rolls.
- Prepare Dough Base: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a flat surface and press the seams together carefully to form one large rectangle without gaps for uniform filling distribution.
- Add Butter and Filling: Brush the melted butter evenly over the entire surface of the dough. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough. Follow by sprinkling the chopped pecans evenly on top for added crunch and flavor.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from the long edge of the rectangle, carefully roll the dough into a tight log, keeping the filling inside. Slice the log into 8 equal pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss for clean cuts.
- Arrange and Bake: Place each slice cut-side up into the prepared baking pan, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Add Caramel Drizzle: Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately drizzle the caramel sauce over them while they are still warm. For enhanced flavor, optionally stir vanilla extract into the caramel sauce before drizzling.
- Serve: Serve the caramel pecan cinnamon rolls warm for the best buttery, gooey experience.
Notes
- For an extra gooey treat, warm the caramel sauce slightly before drizzling over the rolls.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel sauce to make salted caramel cinnamon rolls if desired.
- These rolls are best enjoyed the day they are baked but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 1 day.
