Description
Soft, pillowy rolls swirled with buttery cinnamon-sugar, draped in a silky maple glaze, and crowned with crunchy toasted pecans—these cinnamon rolls are pure indulgence. They’re perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast or a holiday brunch centerpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Dough
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
½ tsp salt
¾ cup warm milk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
Filling
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp cinnamon
Topping
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
½ cup toasted pecans, chopped
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs; knead until a soft dough forms (about 8 minutes). Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
Roll dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Roll tightly from the long side, slice into 12 rolls, and place in a greased baking dish. Let rise 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 20–25 minutes, until golden.
Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk into a glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 / Roll
- Sugar: 25g / Roll
- Fat: 12g / Roll
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 50g / Roll
- Fiber: 2g / Roll
- Protein: 6g / Roll