Best 8 Simple Pecan Rolls Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our collection of pecan roll recipes, a harmonious blend of sweet, nutty, and buttery goodness. These irresistible pastries are perfect for any occasion, from a cozy brunch to a festive holiday gathering. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through a variety of recipes, each offering unique variations on this classic treat. From traditional pecan rolls brimming with a rich, gooey filling to innovative takes featuring maple glaze or cream cheese frosting, our curated selection caters to every palate. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these delectable creations, sure to leave a lasting impression on your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL PECAN ROLLS



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Soft and sweet, these rolls will get a lip-smacking smile from everyone. They rise nice and high, hold their shape and have a gooey caramel sauce that's scrumptious. There's no better way to start the day! -Carolyn Buschkamp, Emmetsburg, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons salt
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 large eggs
TOPPING:
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1/2 to 1 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool to 120°-130°. In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour and yeast. Add cooled cornmeal mixture; beat on low until smooth. Add eggs and 1 cup of flour; mix for 1 minute. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn the dough onto a floured board; 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. , Combine the first three topping ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Pour into two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Sprinkle with pecans; set aside. , Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each into a 12x15-in. rectangle; spread with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Roll up dough from one long side; pinch seams and turn ends under. Cut each roll into 12 slices. Place 12 slices, cut side down, in each baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool 1 minute; invert onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MARK'S PECAN ROLLS



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As part of our Best Bakers series, Mark McGough shared his recipe for pecan rolls.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 1 dozen rolls

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water, 105 degrees to 115 degrees
1/2 cup milk, scalded and cooled
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 large egg
4 cups all-purpose flour
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
4 tablespoons corn syrup
1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Prepare the dough; In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; stir in milk, sugar, butter, salt, egg, and 2 cups flour. Mix until smooth. Add remaining 2 cups flour, and mix, using your hands, until incorporated.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Spray the inside of a large bowl with cooking spray; transfer dough to bowl, turning to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and leave in a warm place until dough has doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Punch down dough, and let rise again until doubled, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Prepare the topping: Spray muffin tin with cooking spray, and place over a baking sheet. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and pecan halves. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Divide pecan mixture between muffin tins.
  • For the filling: In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to a 12-by-12-inch square. Spread butter over dough, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll up dough, and stretch to even out, if necessary. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 slices (1 inch each). Transfer slices to muffin tins, and let rise for 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecan rolls until lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven, and immediately invert onto heatproof plate. Without removing muffin tin, let stand for 1 to 2 minutes.

SIMPLE PECAN ROLLS



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There's no letting the dough rise overnight with these delightful cinnamon pecan rolls...all you need is a package of ready-made rolls. It can stay your secret that these sticky treats weren't made from scratch!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup pecan halves
1 package (11 ounces) heat-and-serve rolls

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until well blended. Spread in the bottom of a 9-in. round baking pan. Top with pecans. Place rolls upside down over pecans. , Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Immediately turn onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 32g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CARAMEL-PECAN STICKY ROLLS



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Who wouldn't be happy when offered one of these rich, delicious pinwheels of warm raised yeast dough topped with pecans?

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages regular active or fast-acting dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
1 cup very warm milk (120°F to 130°F)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup pecan halves, if desired
1/2 cup chopped pecans or raisins, if desired
1/4 cup granulated sugar or packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix 2 cups of the flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the salt and yeast. Add warm milk, 1/4 cup butter and egg. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to make dough easy to handle.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead about 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and springy. Grease large bowl with shortening. Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place about 1 hour 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter to boiling, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in corn syrup. Pour into 13x9-inch pan. Sprinkle with pecan halves.
  • In small bowl, mix all filling ingredients except 2 tablespoons butter; set aside.
  • Gently push fist into dough to deflate. Flatten dough with hands or rolling pin into 15x10-inch rectangle on lightly floured surface. Spread with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with filling. Roll rectangle up tightly, beginning at 15-inch side. Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal. With fingers, shape until even. With dental floss or a serrated knife, cut roll into 15 (1 -inch) slices.
  • Place slices slightly apart in pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place about 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Place heatproof tray or serving plate upside down onto pan; immediately turn tray and pan over. Let pan remain 1 minute so caramel can drizzle over rolls; remove pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Roll, Sodium 260 mg

OVERNIGHT PECAN ROLLS



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Enjoy warm homemade rolls in the morning! All the work is done the day before!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 14h35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 1/2 to 4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or Better for Bread™ flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages regular or quick active dry yeast
1 cup very warm milk (120°F to 130°F)
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
3/4 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix 2 cups of the flour, the granulated sugar, salt and yeast. Add milk, 1/3 cup butter and the egg. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, to make dough easy to handle.
  • On lightly floured surface, gently roll dough in flour to coat. Knead about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in greased large bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour 30 minutes or until double. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.)
  • Grease 13x9-inch pan. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter to boiling, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in corn syrup; cool 5 minutes. Pour into pan. Sprinkle with pecan halves.
  • In small bowl, mix all filling ingredients except 2 tablespoons butter until crumbly. Punch down dough. On floured surface, pat or roll into 15x10-inch rectangle. Spread with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with filling. Roll up tightly, beginning at 15-inch side. Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal; stretch and shape to make even. Cut into fifteen 1-inch slices. Place slightly apart in pan.
  • Cover unbaked rolls tightly; immediately refrigerate at least 12 hours (to allow for rising) but no longer than 48 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately place heatproof serving plate upside down onto pan; turn plate and pan over. Let pan remain about 1 minute so caramel can drizzle over rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Roll, Sodium 260 mg

GRANDMOTHER STOUGAARD'S CARAMEL PECAN SWEET ROLLS



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This is an Stougaard old family favorite. Not the easiest to make, but well worth the trouble. Gooey and sweet. Best eaten fresh from the oven. I usually double the recipe, because if you go to the trouble to make yeast rolls--make lots. Milk can also be warmed in the microwave.

Provided by Snuffles

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup milk
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup margarine
⅛ cup warm water (110 degrees F)
1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
1 egg
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 ½ tablespoons water
3 tablespoons margarine
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Pour the milk into a small saucepan, and set over medium heat. Heat just until a skin starts to form on the top, then remove from the stove, and stir in salt and 1/4 cup margarine. Allow to cool to lukewarm.
  • Place 1/8 cup of warm water in a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the surface, and let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the cooled milk mixture and the yeast for 2 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed. Add egg, and mix well. Use a large wooden spoon to stir in flour 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until the mixture forms a dough. Knead on a floured surface, adding more flour if necessary, until dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, and turn once to coat the top. Cover, and let rise until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Punch down dough, and let rest on the counter while you prepare the caramel topping. In a medium bowl, mix together the corn syrup, 1 1/2 tablespoons of water, 3 tablespoons of margarine and brown sugar until smooth. Spread an even layer onto the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish. Place pecan halves upside down in rows over the sugar mixture. Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to a 9x12 inch rectangle Spread with 2 tablespoons of margarine. Mix together 1/4 cup of sugar with the cinnamon; sprinkle over the margarine. Roll the dough up starting at the long end to form a log. Pinch the seam together to seal. Cut the roll into 1 inch rounds. Place the rounds into the prepared baking dish. Set in a warm place to rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake rolls for 20 to 25 minutes in the oven, until golden brown. Invert baking pan onto a cutting board or a clean cookie sheet while still warm so the caramel topping is on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 209.3 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

SIMPLE PECAN ROLLS



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Make and share this Simple Pecan Rolls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Breads

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup pecan halves
1 (12 count) package brown and serve rolls

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until well blended.
  • Spread in the bottom of a 9 inch round baking pan.
  • Top with pecans.
  • Place rolls upside down over pecans.
  • Bake at 450* for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
  • Immediately turn onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.1, Fat 42.5, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 611.9, Carbohydrate 71.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 29.4, Protein 9

EASY CARAMEL PECAN ROLLS



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Make and share this Easy Caramel Pecan Rolls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Seabass

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup pecan halves
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 cups Bisquick reduced-fat baking mix
1 1/4 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400.
  • Stir pecans, 2/3 cup brown sugar, the corn syrup and 2 tablespoons melted margarine in rectangular pan, 13X9X2 inches; spread evenly.
  • Stir Bisquick and milk until dough forms; beat 20 strokes.
  • Place on surface dusted with Bisquick; gently roll in Bisquick to coat.
  • Shape into ball; knead 10 times.
  • Roll dough into 15X9 inch rectangle.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons softened margarine over dough.
  • Stir together 1/2 cup brown sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over dough.
  • Roll up dough tightly, beginning at 15-inch side.
  • Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal.
  • Cut into twelve 1 1/4-inch slices.
  • Arrange with cut sides down on mixture in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Immediately turn upside down onto heatproof serving plate; let pan remain over rolls for a few minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.7, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 76.6, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 24.7, Protein 1.8

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make the rolls ahead of time, shape them and place them on a baking sheet. Cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to bake them, preheat the oven and bake them according to the recipe instructions.
  • For a crispy crust, brush the rolls with melted butter before baking.
  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can use a hand mixer or a large bowl and a wooden spoon to make the dough.

Conclusion: These pecan rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and nutty filling, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give these pecan rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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