CARAMEL-PECAN CINNAMON ROLLS

Caramel-Pecan Cinnamon Rolls image

These irresistible rolls are perfect as an Easter brunch idea! - Louis Jacobsen, Dallas, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups all-purpose flour
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 cup butter, cubed
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the eggs, butter, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a large saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Boil over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with pecans; set aside., Punch the dough down. Turn onto a floured surface. Roll into a 17x15-in. rectangle. Spread butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal., Cut into 15 slices. Place cut side down over caramel sauce. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes; invert onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.