CARMEL PECAN ROLLS

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These rolls are delicious and so easy to make , I use my basic sweet roll dough for this recipe. This is a borrowed net picture until I can take my own but they look just like this

Provided by Karla Everett

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

ROLLS:
1 basic sweet dough ( link below)
1/2 c butter
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
4 tsp cinnamon
CARMEL TOPPING :
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c chopped pecans
1/2 c butter
2 Tbsp light karo corn syrup
FOR CINNAMON ROLLS : **
1 c raisins ; divided**
glaze**

Steps:

1. https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/karla-everett/basic-sweet-dough/quick-easy-sweet-bread?m=Karla59&p=3&o=n
2. Grease two 13x9" glass baking dishes ; set aside.
3. For the carmel topping : In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients and spread half the mixture into each prepared dish.
4. For the rolls : Divide the roll of the basic sweet dough in half and roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a rectangle shape of about 18x15" long.
5. Brush each section of the dough with the 1/4 cup of melted butter ; leaving 1/2" or so unbuttered on one of the 18" sides , so you can seal the dough once you roll it up.
6. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon together , divide in half ( one half for each rectangle of dough) and sprinkle all over the buttered surface.
7. Starting with the 18" side that is buttered , tightly roll up towards the side with no butter on the edge , squeeze dough together to seam the roll closed. Repeat with the other dough.
8. Cut each roll into 15 slices and place 15 slices ( cut side down ) on top of the carmel sauce in each one of the prepared dish's.
9. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 45-60 minutes.
10. Bake @ 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm .
11. ***For Cinnamon Rolls : omit the carmel topping and place 1/2 cup raisins on top of the brown sugar before rolling up and place rolls in the dish the same as for the carmel rolls ; Invert on to a serving dish and top with glaze.
12. ***Glaze combine : 2/3 cup powdered sugar , 2 TBS. butter , 1/4 teas. vanilla and 1-2 TBS. of milk or half & half.