Caramel Cinnamon Rolls
Caramel Cinnamon Rolls are packed with warm spice, a brown sugar swirl, and a glossy pecan-studded caramel that bakes into every bite. Soft, fluffy dough rises high, then bakes until golden before being flipped to reveal a sticky, buttery topping. Ideal for brunch, holidays, or any cozy morning when you want something extra special.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook38 mins
- Serves27
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caramel Cinnamon Rolls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to bubble, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt, shortening, and 1/2 cup sugar. Let it cool until lukewarm, at least 10 minutes.
- 2
Dissolve the yeast in a bowl with 1/4 cup warm water. Pour it into the milk mixture; add the flour and eggs. Mix well; cover loosely with a damp cloth and let the dough rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- 3
Punch down the dough. Cover and let it rise again until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
- 4
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll it into three 9x15-inch rectangles. Spread each rectangle with 2 tablespoons butter.
- 5
Mix 3/4 cup brown sugar and the cinnamon together in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the 3 rectangles. Roll each rectangle tightly starting from the long side. Cut into 9 equal slices, making 27 rolls total.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 7
Combine 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 3/4 cup butter, the pecans, and corn syrup in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly into 3 baking pans.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the caramel is bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and place 9 rolls in each pan. Let them rise again until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
- 9
Bake in the hot oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Invert the rolls onto another dish or onto aluminum foil immediately. Serve warm.
- Calories 242.24 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 4.63 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 39.37 g 14%
- Total Fat 7.13 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 2.39 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.14 g High --
- Cholesterol 24.7 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 23.52 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.64 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 14.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 24.57 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.65 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 35.37 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 15.47 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.21 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Caramel Cinnamon Rolls is made with 12 ingredients and serves 27. It takes about 1 hr 3 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, and Butter. Each serving provides about 242.24 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caramel Cinnamon Rolls made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Butter, Corn Syrup. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caramel Cinnamon Rolls?
- About 1 hr 3 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 38 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 242.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caramel Cinnamon Rolls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Caramel Cinnamon Rolls healthy?
- Caramel Cinnamon Rolls has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 242.24 calories and 4.63 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.39 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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