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Soft and Sticky Caramel Pecan Rolls

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These Caramel Pecan Rolls are the ultimate treat—soft, fluffy brioche dough swirled with a sticky, buttery caramel sauce and loaded with toasted pecans. Perfect for a decadent breakfast, brunch, or special dessert, these homemade pecan sticky buns taste just like they came from a bakery

Ingredients

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  1. For the Sweet Dough:

    • 1 cup whole milk, warm

    • 1 tbsp active dry yeast

    • 5 tbsp granulated sugar

    • 2 large eggs

    • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

    • 1 tsp kosher salt

    • ½ cup salted butter, very soft (divided, 1 stick)

    For the Caramel Sauce:

    • ¾ cup salted butter (1 ½ sticks)

    • 1 ½ cups brown sugar, firmly packed

    • ⅓ cup honey

    • ⅓ cup heavy cream

    • ⅓ cup water

    • ¼ tsp kosher salt

    For the Roll Filling:

    1. 1 ¾ cups pecans, toasted (about 8 oz)

    2. ⅓ cup granulated sugar

    3. ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed

    4. ½ tsp cinnamon

    5. Dash nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sweet Dough:
    Warm 1 cup whole milk in the microwave in 20-second increments until it reaches 105-110°F (about the temperature of a warm bath).
    Stir in 1 tbsp yeast and 5 tbsp granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
    Whisk in 2 eggs until smooth.
    In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt.
    Pour in the wet ingredients and mix using the paddle attachment until just combined.

  2. Knead and Rise:
    Switch to a dough hook (or knead by hand) and gradually add ½ cup softened butter, kneading for 8-10 minutes until dough is smooth.
    Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.

  3. Make the Caramel Sauce:
    In a saucepan, melt ¾ cup butter over medium heat.
    Stir in brown sugar, honey, heavy cream, water, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until smooth.
    Pour caramel sauce into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle toasted pecans over the caramel.

  4. Assemble the Rolls:
    Roll out the risen dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
    In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle evenly over the dough.
    Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal slices.

  5. Second Rise & Bake:
    Place rolls over the caramel pecan layer. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes, until puffy.
    Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.

  6. Flip & Serve:
    Let rolls cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert the pan onto a serving platter so the caramel drips over the rolls.
    Serve warm and enjoy these soft, sticky, caramel-drizzled pecan rolls!

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, let the caramel sauce simmer for an extra 1-2 minutes to thicken slightly.

 

  • These rolls are best served warm, and the caramel sauce can be a bit messy, so make sure to have napkins ready!

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