Best 7 Molasses Pecan Sticky Buns Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors and textures that is the Molasses Pecan Sticky Buns. These heavenly treats are a harmonious blend of sweet, gooey, nutty, and fluffy goodness that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Picture soft, fluffy buns generously filled with a luscious mixture of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon, then topped with a drizzle of molasses glaze and a sprinkling of crunchy pecan pieces. The aroma alone is enough to transport you to a cozy bakery, and the taste will leave you utterly satisfied. But that's not all! This article also features two additional irresistible recipes: Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns and Maple Pecan Sticky Buns. Each variation offers a unique twist on the classic, with caramel and maple syrup adding their own distinct sweetness and depth of flavor. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a lasting impression.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOLASSES-PECAN STICKY BUNS



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As much as I like making yeast breads, I enjoy watching others enjoying my baking even more. These soft, tender rolls are loaded with the gooey goodness of molasses.-Shirley Saylor, Felton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup molasses

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Roll into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Spread butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut into 12 rolls., In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter for topping. Stir in the brown sugar, pecans and molasses; pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place rolls, cut side down, in dish., Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 15 minutes. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PECAN STICKY BUNS



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Yummy! Everyone's favorite - gooey, sticky, and rich.

Provided by Stefanie Sellars

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 ¼ cups buttermilk
2 eggs
5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl. Add buttermilk, eggs, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup of the butter or margarine, 1/2 cup of the sugar, baking powder and salt. Blend 30 seconds with mixer on low speed, scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in remaining 3 cups flour. (Dough should remain soft and slightly sticky) Knead for 5 minutes, or about 200 turns on a lightly floured board. Cover dough and allow to rest for half an hour.
  • Divide dough in half and roll each half into a 12x7 inch rectangle. Spread each half with 1 tablespoon soft butter and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the ground cinnamon. Roll up the halves, beginning at the wide side. Seal well by pinching the seams. Cut each roll into 12 slices.
  • Coat two 9 inch round cake pans with 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans in each pan. Place 12 dough slices in each pan, leaving a small space between slices. Let rise until doubled.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes. Invert pans onto serving plates immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 341 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

MAPLE-PECAN STICKY BUNS



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These rich and cozy sticky buns packed with warm spices, caramel and plenty of toasted pecans are just the thing for a special-occasion brunch. You can make the dough up to a day in advance, but if you'd rather prepare and bake the rolls on the same day, make sure to leave some time for the dough to chill - it is much easier to roll into a nice and tidy spiral when cold. Walnuts would work just as well as pecans, and a little bit of orange zest in the filling would add a nice citrusy punch, too.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     breads

Time 3h45m

Yield 12 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons/6 grams active dry yeast
1 cup buttermilk/240 grams, warmed to 100 degrees
2 tablespoons/25 grams granulated sugar
4 1/4 cups/544 grams all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
8 tablespoons/113 grams unsalted butter, softened and cut into large pieces, plus more for greasing bowl
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup/170 grams/maple syrup
1/2 cup/100 grams packed light brown sugar
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
2 cups/200 grams toasted chopped pecans
2/3 cup/133 grams packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, very soft

Steps:

  • Make the dough: Combine the yeast, buttermilk and 1 tablespoon sugar, and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add the flour, salt and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir to combine, then add the butter and toss to coat in the flour. Add the eggs and buttermilk mixture, then mix on low to combine, about 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Increase speed to medium, and mix the dough until it is soft, billowy and clearing the sides of the bowl, but still sticking to the bottom, 8 to 10 minutes. If the dough seems very, very soft and still sticks to the sides of the bowl, add more flour, a tablespoon at a time (up to about 4 tablespoons).
  • Lightly grease a separate large bowl with butter and transfer the dough to it. Turn the dough to coat with butter, then cover the bowl with a kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm spot until almost doubled in size, about 1 hour, then refrigerate the dough for 1 hour more. (Alternately, refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours after the first rise, then proceed with the recipe as written.)
  • When you are ready to bake the rolls, make the topping: In a medium saucepan (to prevent boiling over), combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium and cook for 1 minute. The mixture will thicken slightly. Pour the mixture into a metal 9-by-13-inch baking pan and tilt the pan to evenly cover the bottom with the syrup. Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the top, and set aside.
  • Make the filling: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom and salt.
  • Assemble the rolls: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat or roll it into a 12-by-16-inch rectangle that's 1/4-inch thick. Gently spread the softened butter over the dough, leaving about 1 inch of unbuttered dough on the long edge furthest from you. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the top of the butter. From the long end closest to you, roll the dough into a tight log. With the seam side down, use a serrated knife or length of floss to cut the log into 12 even pieces.
  • Place the rolls spiral side up into the prepared pan, cover and let rise until puffy but not quite doubled in size, about 45 minutes. (This may take a little longer if you refrigerated the dough for longer than 1 hour after the first rise.) If you'd like to bake them later, you can refrigerate the rolls in the pan before this second rise for up to 24 hours. Let the rolls rise at room temperature until almost doubled in size before baking. They will take longer to rise after chilling, depending on the ambient temperature.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and bake rolls for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the caramel is bubbling a bit around the edges. Carefully run an offset spatula or thin knife around the edges of the pan. Let the rolls cool in the pan on a rack for about 5 minutes, then flip them out onto a serving tray or sheet pan. Let cool for a minute or two, then enjoy warm.

OOEY-GOOEY CINNAMON BUNS



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These buns are sooo good hot from the oven when they're gooey and warm.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
½ cup milk
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and salt; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, milk mixture, eggs and 1 1/2 cup flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • While dough is rising, melt 3/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Pour into greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle bottom of pan with 1/2 cup pecans; set aside. Melt remaining butter; set aside. Combine remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup pecans, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, roll into an 18x14 inch rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter, leaving 1/2 inch border uncovered; sprinkle with brown sugar cinnamon mixture. Starting at long side, tightly roll up, pinching seam to seal. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. With serrated knife, cut into 15 pieces; place cut side down, in prepared pan. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in volume. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool in pan for 3 minutes, then invert onto serving platter. Scrape remaining filling from the pan onto the rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 281.9 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

MOLASSES PECAN STICKY ROLLS



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Originally from Country Woman, I modified the receipe from using rapid rise yeast to traditional. These are wonderful and so sticky good!

Provided by Grandma Deb

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 rolls, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 -5 cups flour
2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, cubed
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter (do not substitute)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup molasses
2/3 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine 2 c flour and yeast in large mixing bowl. In saucepan, combine water, milk, sugar, salt and butter or margarine. Heat and stir over low heat till butter or margarine is almost melted. Let cool till lukewarm.
  • Add warm milk mixture to flour and yeast. Beat till smooth. Add remaining flour to make a sticky dough. Turn out onto floured surface and knead 7-8 minutes till smooth and elastic. Place dough into greased bowl turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place 45-60 minutes till doubled.
  • For topping, in saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar, molasses and pecans. Stir to combine. Spread in bottom of 13x9" pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Roll to 12x17" rectangle. Spread softened butter or margarine to within 1/2" of edges and sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll up starting with a long side and pinch edges to seal. Cut into 12 rolls and place cut side down in pan.
  • Cover pan and let rise till doubled, approximately 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees till brown on top. Remove from oven and let sit for a couple of minutes. Turn out onto serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 42.1, Sodium 346.3, Carbohydrate 65.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 29.1, Protein 5.9

EASY MOLASSES STICKY BUNS



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Your family will jump out of bed when they smell these ooey-gooey caramel rolls baking in the oven. The tender treats look as delicious as they taste! -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 loaves (16 ounces each) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
MOLASSES SAUCE:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup molasses

Steps:

  • Roll out each loaf of bread dough into a 10-in. square. Spread with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seams to seal. Cut each loaf into six slices., For sauce, in a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter, water and molasses to a boil. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place rolls, cut side down, in molasses sauce., Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in dish for 5 minutes; invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CARAMEL-PECAN STICKY BUNS



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My mother used to make delicious cinnamon rolls when I was a child. Later, she taught my sister and me to make them. I've since added the caramel and pecans. These scrumptious sticky buns are a huge hit wherever I take them. -Judy Powell, Star, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, oil, salt and 1-1/4 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Spread butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices., Combine brown sugar and cream; pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with pecans. Place rolls cut side down over pecans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until well browned. Cool for 1 minute before inverting onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure even baking, bring the molasses mixture to a boil and then remove it from the heat. This will help to prevent the mixture from scorching.
  • For a gooey center, use dark molasses instead of light molasses.
  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can mix the dough by hand. Just be sure to knead it until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will help to ensure that the buns are light and fluffy.
  • To make sure the buns are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one of the buns. If the toothpick comes out clean, the buns are done.

Conclusion:

These molasses pecan sticky buns are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their gooey center and sweet glaze, these buns are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these molasses pecan sticky buns a try!

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