Caramel Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Caramel Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 38 min
Total time: 1 h 3 min
Yield: 27 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 whole Active Dry Yeast; 6 cups All-Purpose Flour; 0.75 cup Brown Sugar; 6 tbsp Butter; 6 tbsp Corn Syrup; 2 whole Eggs; 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon; 1.5 cups Milk; 0.75 cup Pecan Halves & Pieces; 1.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 cup Shortening; 0.5 cup Sugar

Breakfast 🍳Dessert 🍰Snack 🍿 American Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy ❤️Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.