Best 7 Pecan Praline Cinnamon Rolls Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey of flavors with our Pecan Praline Cinnamon Rolls, a harmonious blend of sweet, crunchy, and aromatic sensations. These heavenly pastries are not just any ordinary cinnamon rolls; they are elevated to a new level of indulgence with the addition of a luscious pecan praline filling and a decadent cream cheese frosting. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

This article presents two extraordinary recipes that will guide you in creating these irresistible treats. The first recipe takes you through the process of crafting the pecan praline filling, a symphony of caramelized pecans, brown sugar, and butter that adds a delightful crunch and nutty sweetness to the cinnamon rolls. The second recipe focuses on assembling and baking the cinnamon rolls, ensuring a soft, fluffy texture and a perfect golden-brown crust.

But the journey doesn't end there. To complete the symphony of flavors, we have included a recipe for a luscious cream cheese frosting that complements the pecan praline filling perfectly. This velvety frosting adds a touch of tanginess and creaminess, balancing the sweetness of the filling and creating an unforgettable taste experience.

So, prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary culinary adventure with our Pecan Praline Cinnamon Rolls. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in creating these delectable pastries that are sure to impress your family and friends. Let's embark on this flavorful journey together and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN PRALINE FRENCH TOAST PUDDING



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We combined French toast, bread pudding and the flavor of sweet pecan pralines for one indulgent breakfast casserole. Even better, this French toast pudding starts with a genius shortcut: Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (12.4 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing (8 Count)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. Bake cinnamon rolls as directed for faster bake method, refrigerating icing containers for later use. Remove rolls from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, pecans, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, whipping cream and vanilla. Cut or tear each cinnamon roll into 6 pieces, and arrange evenly in baking dish. Pour egg mixture over torn cinnamon rolls; lightly press pieces down to absorb some of the liquid. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly over cinnamon rolls. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until puffed and deep golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, add icing from both containers. Microwave uncovered on High 15 to 20 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over top of pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Servings, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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

CARAMEL-PECAN CINNAMON ROLLS



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These irresistible rolls are perfect as an Easter brunch idea! - Louis Jacobsen, Dallas, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups all-purpose flour
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 cup butter, cubed
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the eggs, butter, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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., Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a large saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Boil over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with pecans; set aside., Punch the dough down. Turn onto a floured surface. Roll into a 17x15-in. rectangle. Spread butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal., Cut into 15 slices. Place cut side down over caramel sauce. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes; invert onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PECAN PRALINE CINNAMON ROLLS



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Make and share this Pecan Praline Cinnamon Rolls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mroberts

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 Rolls, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes Fleischmann's active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (100 to 110 F)
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
6 1/2-7 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons tone's ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup Karo light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl. Heat milk and butter in small saucepan until warm (100° to 110°F). Butter does not need to melt completely. Add to yeast mixture. Beat in sugar, salt, eggs and 3 cups flour. Mix well, adding additional flour until mixture forms a soft dough.
  • Knead on lightly floured surface until dough is smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. OR knead with electric mixer using dough hook. Place in greased bowl, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Filling:.
  • Mix sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Set aside.
  • Caramel Topping:.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, water and salt in heavy saucepan. Bring just to boiling point over medium heat to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Grease one 13 x 9-inch pan and one 8-inch square pan. Pour two thirds of the caramel topping into the 13 x 9-inch pan and the remainder into the 8-inch pan. Place pecans on top of the caramel, dividing nuts proportionally between the two pans.
  • Punch dough down. Roll into 18 x 10-inch rectangle on lightly floured surface. Spread with butter and top with cinnamon-sugar filling, pressing gently into dough. Roll up tightly, sealing edges. Cut into 12 equal slices. Place atop caramel topping (8 in 13 x 9-inch pan and 4 in 8-inch square pan). Cover rolls and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Bake in a preheated 350ºF oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Cover with foil during last 10 minutes if rolls are browning too quickly. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting on serving plate.
  • **To toast pecans, spread on a shallow baking sheet and bake in 350ºF oven for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring once. Remove from oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.7, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 607.3, Carbohydrate 109.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 49.2, Protein 10.9

PECAN CINNAMON ROLLS



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 sweet rolls

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 recipe Rapid Rolls, recipe follows
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup chopped pecans
6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup powdered (confectioners') sugar
1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons milk
Melted butter, for brushing
3 (.25-ounce) packets active dry yeast
1 3/4 cups warm water
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup melted butter, plus more for brushing
2 teaspoons salt, plus more for sprinkling
2 large eggs, beaten
4 to 6 cups flour, plus more if needed

Steps:

  • After the dough comes together, on a well-floured surface, using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the dough to a 15 by 11-inch rectangle. In a mixing bowl add the pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Spread the softened unsalted butter over the dough leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the dough. Starting with the long side, roll up the dough tightly ending with the seam-side down. Cut 10 slices each about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Place in 2 (9 by 13-inch) greased baking dishes and cover with a kitchen towel. Allow the rolls to rise in a warm environment for an additional 15 to 20 minutes. Brush with melted butter before baking
  • Bake at 400 degrees F until the tops are golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush tops with melted butter and cool on cooling rack. Drizzle with prepared cream cheese glaze.
  • To make Cream Cheese Glaze: In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, milk, and vanilla.
  • To make Rapid Rolls:
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the instant yeast, and warm water. Let it activate for 5 minutes until bubbly. Stir in the honey.
  • On low speed, add 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 teaspoons salt, and eggs. Slowly add the flour cup-by-cup until fully incorporated and the dough pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl. Add more flour if it is too sticky.
  • Portion the dough into 24 even servings. Form the rolls into desired shape and let rise approximately 20 minutes, or until doubled in size. Place the rolls in a cast iron skillet or on a baking sheet. Brush the rolls with melted butter.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with more melted butter, and sprinkle with a little salt.
  • Cook's Note: This recipe can be used as a traditional loaf bread, pizza dough, and for both savory and sweet rolls.

CINNAMON PECAN ROLLS



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I adopted this from the recipezaar account. I HAVE made this recipe, though! They are absolutely delicious! Give this one a try!

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h

Yield 12 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 -5 cups unbleached all-purpose white flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 cups chopped pecans or 2 cups walnuts
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, scald the milk.
  • Pour hot milk over the granulated sugar, salt and 1/2 cup of butter.
  • Cool to lukewarm.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes until yeast is bubbly.
  • Add milk mixture to yeast and stir to mix.
  • With a whisk, beat in eggs.
  • Fit your mixer with a dough hook, add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing until smooth.
  • Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
  • Knead, adding small amounts of flour as necessary until the dough is smooth and elastic but not sticky.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Punch down.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • Roll dough into a rectangle about 15x22 inches.
  • In a small bowl mix together the melted butter and brown sugar, Using a spatula, spread this over the dough up to 1/2 inch from the edges.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the sugar and butter.
  • Top with a layer of nuts.
  • Roll dough up lenghthwise to make a log and pinch edge to seal.
  • Slice dough evenly into 12 pieces.
  • Place each piece cut side down on baking sheets 1 inch apart and let rise, covered with parchment or plastic for 15 minutes.
  • Bake rolls until lightly browned on top- about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven To prepare icing, beat 4 tablespoons of butter with the powdered sugar and lemon juice until fluffy.
  • Using a spatula, smear the icing on top of the warm rolls.

PECAN-RAISIN CINNAMON ROLLS



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The tempting aroma of these freshly baked cinnamon rolls always sells them! I bake hundreds for two annual fund-raising events in our community. -Marvel Irvine, Alta, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

11 to 12 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3 teaspoons salt
3-1/2 cups water
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup raisins
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
3 to 4 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a very large bowl, combine 8 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each half into a 24x15-in. rectangle. Brush with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Sprinkle with pecans and raisins. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with the long sides; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 24 rolls. Place rolls, cut side up, in four greased 13x9-in. baking pans., Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 425° for 18-22 minutes until golden brown. , In a small bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over warm rolls. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • To ensure your cinnamon rolls are perfectly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar in the filling.
  • If you don't have pecan praline, you can substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds.
  • To make your cinnamon rolls extra gooey, add a layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
  • Serve your cinnamon rolls warm and fresh out of the oven for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

These Pecan Praline Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious and indulgent treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and sticky filling and fluffy dough, they are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give these cinnamon rolls a try.

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