🍁 Maple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans, then finished with a rich maple glaze. They’re perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Dough
• 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup warm milk
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 large egg
Filling
• 4 tbsp softened butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1½ tbsp cinnamon
• ¾ cup chopped pecans
Maple Glaze
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1–2 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
Topping
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• Optional: extra maple syrup
Directions
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Combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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Add melted butter, egg, sugar, salt, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth.
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Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread evenly with softened butter.
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Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the dough. Add the chopped pecans evenly across the surface.
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Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 9–12 rolls.
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Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 25–30 minutes.
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Bake at 350°F for 22–28 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Drizzle the maple glaze generously over the warm cinnamon rolls and finish with chopped pecans.
🍂 Serve warm while the centers are soft and the maple glaze is still slightly gooey.
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