BOURBON-SOAKED BACON AND GINGER CINNAMON ROLLS

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This recipe is the perfect combination of savory and sweet. The bourbon-soaked bacon adds a smoky, savory, bold taste to normal cinnamon rolls. The ginger and pecan topping makes for a crunchy, spicy finish. -Shannen Casey, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 bacon strips
3/4 cup bourbon
1 tube (12.4 ounces) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a shallow dish; add bourbon. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Remove bacon and pat dry; discard bourbon., In a large skillet, cook bacon in batches over medium heat until nearly crisp but still pliable. Remove to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 1 teaspoon drippings., Preheat oven to 375°. Separate dough into 8 rolls, reserving icing packet. Unroll spiral rolls into long strips; pat dough to form 6x1-in. strips. Place 1 bacon strip on each strip of dough, trimming bacon as needed, then reroll forming a spiral. Pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake until golden brown, 9-11 minutes., Meanwhile, combine pecans and maple syrup. In another bowl, stir together ginger with contents of icing packet. In same skillet, heat reserved bacon drippings over medium heat. Add pecans; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted, 2-3 minutes., Drizzle icing over warm cinnamon rolls; top with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Katherine Bell
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These cinnamon rolls were easy to make and turned out great! The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall I really enjoyed these cinnamon rolls.


Selena Hansen
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These cinnamon rolls were amazing! The bacon added a unique flavor and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Ashley Kelly
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, but I loved these cinnamon rolls! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the rolls, and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Brandon Alfaro
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These cinnamon rolls were delicious! The bacon added a nice salty flavor to the rolls, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Nirmala Dhungana
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These cinnamon rolls were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more butter to the dough next time.


Pubudu Dananjaya
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I would give these cinnamon rolls a 10/10! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The bacon added a unique flavor and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Daniel Vanco
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The rolls were easy to make and turned out great! The glaze was a bit too thick for my taste, but overall I really enjoyed these cinnamon rolls.


Thakondwa Kapwaya
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These cinnamon rolls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said the bacon added a nice salty flavor to the rolls.


Leighton Johnson
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I made these rolls for my family and they loved them! The bacon added a unique flavor and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Jason Nghiilwamo
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These cinnamon rolls were amazing! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the rolls, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Bubu Pummy
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The rolls were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The bacon added a nice salty flavor to the rolls, and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


KAIF KHATTI
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These cinnamon rolls were a hit at my brunch party last weekend! The bacon added a unique and delicious flavor to the rolls, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again soon.