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Maple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

These soft and pillowy Maple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for any gathering or just a quiet evening in.
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Holiday, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butter pecan, cinnamon rolls, frosted rolls, holiday cinnamon rolls, holiday rolls, maple, maple pecan, maple pecan cinnamon rolls, morning buns, risen rolls, yeasted bread
Servings: 8 rolls

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 Packet (0.25 oz / 7 g) Yeast, instant or dry active
  • ⅓ Cup (65 g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 ⅓ Cups (320 ml) Whole Milk, warmed to 110°F (43°C)
  • ⅔ Cup  (150 g) Salted Butter, softened
  • 2 Large Eggs, room temp
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 4 ¾ Cups (570 g) All-Purpose Flour, plus more for dusting
  • ⅓ Cup 80 ml) Heavy Cream (for topping before baking)

For the Filling:

  • ½ Cup (115 g) Salted Butter, softened
  • ¼ Cup (60 ml) Pure Maple Syrup
  • ½ Cup (100 g) Dark Brown Sugar, packed
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons (20 g) Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 Cup (120 g) Pecans, finely chopped

For the Glaze:

  • 4 Ounces (115 g) Cream Cheese, softened
  • ¼ Cup (58 g) Salted Butter, softened 
  • 1 Cup (120 g) Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon (15 ml) Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 Teaspoon (5 ml) Vanilla Extract
  • Crushed Pecans, for topping

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer, combine yeast, sugar, and ½ cup (120 ml) warmed milk. Let sit 10–15 mins until frothy.
  • Add remaining milk, butter, eggs, salt, and 1 cup (120 g) flour. Mix, then add remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead 5–8 mins until smooth and elastic.
  • Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 ½–2 hrs, until doubled.
  • Mix filling ingredients (except pecans). Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling, sprinkle pecans, then roll into a log. Slice into 12 rolls and place in greased 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) pan. Cover and let rise 30 mins.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour heavy cream over rolls and bake 25–30 mins, until golden.
  • Beat glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls and sprinkle with pecans.
    Enjoy warm, gooey, maple pecan perfection. This one will be on rotation all autumn long. 
    🍁✨

Notes

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METRIC MEASUREMENTS ARE GENERATED VIA AN ONLINE CONVERTER. 
ONLY THE AMERICAN MEASUREMENTS HAVE BEEN TESTED.