Name: Homemade Pecan Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk; 1 packet instant active dry yeast (2 1⁄4 tsp); 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, (melted and cooled); 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (packed); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, (softened to room temperature)

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This recipe for Homemade Pecan Pie Cinnamon Rolls is a perfectly comforting, delicious breakfast or brunch.

A SOFT HOMEMADE SWEET ROLLS

Homemade cinnamon rolls are often made for special occasions. It does take a little work so it’s something I usually do for holiday mornings or birthday mornings. They are worth the effort and will make your home smell so comforting and warm!

pecan pie cinnamon roll on a white plate with a bite removed to show the inside

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS SWEET BREAKFAST ROLL:

These rolls can be prepared the night before. Make the rolls and put them into the pie dish. Cover the entire dish very tightly with a layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil. Put the dish into the refrigerator. In the morning, remove the rolls from the refrigerator and allow them to rise for about two hours before baking.
Add flour in ½ cup increments so you do not add too much flour. Once a dough ball has formed, don’t add anymore flour.
These cinnamon rolls are delicious without any icing. However, if you want to make a cream cheese frosting, use my recipe that is included in my Crock Pot Cinnamon Rolls recipe.
Store baked cinnamon rolls in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
If you enjoy this recipe then you should definitely have a look at my Homemade Sticky Buns.

Homemade Pecan Pie Cinnamon Rolls recipe from The Country Cook, rolls shown together in a clear round baking dish

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

warm milk
instant active dry yeast
granulated sugar
unsalted butter
egg
salt
all-purpose flour
light corn syrup
vanilla extract
chopped pecans
dark brown sugar
ground cinnamon

milk, instant active dry yeast, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, light corn syrup, egg, vanilla extract, pecans, butter, dark brown sugar, cinnamon

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PECAN PIE CINNAMON ROLLS:

Spray a 10-inch round glass pie dish with cooking spray.

To make the dough:

In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk warm milk, yeast and sugar till combined. Cover and leave to rest for 5 minutes. Mixture should appear foamy. This is called ‘proofing.’

proofing yeast in the steel bowl of a stand mixer

Add the melted butter and egg and whisk to combine. Add in the flour and salt, slowly, use the dough hook attachment to mix and knead for 3 minutes. Dough will be a bit sticky. Transfer the dough to a well-oiled large bowl.

cinnamon roll dough ball in the bottom of a large white bowl

Cover with a damp towel and leave in a warm place to rise for 1 hour (until at least doubled in size.)

cinnamon roll yeast dough after it has increased in size in a large white bowl

To make the filling:

In a small bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, egg and vanilla extract until combined.

egg, corn syrup and vanilla extract in a clear glass bowl

Add the chopped pecans and mix. Set aside. In a separate small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon until combined.

chopped pecans added to corn syrup mixture in a clear glass bowl

To assemble:

Roll out the dough onto a floured surface to form a 9×13 inch rectangle. Spread the 1/2 cup softened butter over the dough, leaving a 1⁄4 inch border all around. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon over the buttered dough. Using a spoon, add bits of the pecan pie mixture over the sugar, distributing it evenly and pressing it lightly into the filling using the spoon.

rolled out cinnamon roll dough topped with butter, brown sugar and chopped pecans

Roll up the dough tightly from the long side ending with the seam side down, pinching the edges together. Using plain, unflavored dental floss or a sharp knife, slice the dough log into 9 slices. Trim off the edges on either side which will not have enough filling.

sliced cinnamon roll dough on a wooden surface

Place the dough slices in a single layer into the prepared pie dish, evenly spaced, cover with a clean cloth and leave them to rise in a warm place for another 30 minutes.