CHERRY-PECAN STREUSEL ROLLS

Cherry-Pecan Streusel Rolls image

It's a treat watching guests enjoying these rolls. The tart cherries, sweet almond paste and crisp streusel topping have them reaching for seconds every time. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1/2 cup warm 2% milk (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
2-1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast
FILLING:
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
1/3 cup almond paste, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16x8-in. rectangle., In a small bowl, combine the pecans, sugar, oats, butter and cinnamon. Set aside 1/3 cup for topping. To the remaining filling, stir in cherries and almond paste. Sprinkle over dough to within 1/4 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices., Place cut side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 350°. Stir flour into reserved topping; sprinkle over rolls. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, milk and extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.