Pecan-maple cinnamon rolls are the ultimate indulgences, blending soft, pillowy dough with gooey cinnamon sugar filling, crunchy pecans and luscious maple glaze. Perfect for holiday mornings, weekend brunches or any special occasion, these rolls are the epitome of cozy comfort food. The combination of warm spices, nutty pecan and sweet maple glaze will make every bite a delicious treat.
INGREDIENTS
For the Dough:
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? 3 ? cups (440g) all-purpose flour
? 2 ? tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
? ? cup (50g) granulated sugar
? 1 tsp salt
? ? cup (180ml) warm milk (110¡ãF/45¡ãC)
? ? cup (60ml) melted butter
? 1 large egg
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For the Filling:
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? ? cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
? 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
? ? cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
? ? cup (90g) chopped pecans
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For the Maple Glaze:
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? 1 ? cups (180g) powdered sugar
? 3 tbsp maple syrup
? 2-3 tbsp milk
? ? tsp vanilla extract
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INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Make the Dough:
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? In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Stir in the melted butter and egg.
? Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
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2. Prepare the Filling:
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? In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
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3. Roll and Fill the Dough:
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? Roll the risen dough into a 12¡Á18-inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the surface. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top, then
scatter the chopped pecans.
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4. Roll and Slice:
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? Roll the dough tightly from the long side to form a log. Slice into 12 even pieces and place them cut-side up in a greased 9¡Á13-inch baking dish. Cover
and let rise for 30 minutes.
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5. Bake:
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? Preheat your oven to 350¡ãF (175¡ãC). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly.
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6. Make the Maple Glaze:
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? In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
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7. Glaze and Serve:
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? Drizzle the maple glaze generously over the warm cinnamon rolls. Serve and enjoy!
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Pecan-maple cinnamon rolls are sweet, nutty and decadently glazed - a perfect way to make any morning feel extra-special!
