NUTTY CRANBERRY STICKY BUNS

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Cranberries and pecans give these sticky buns a taste of Christmastime. But they're so good, you'll want to make them year-round! -Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 9 buns

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Sprinkle with cranberries and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into nine slices., In a small bowl, combine the butter, maple syrup and remaining brown sugar; spread onto the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with pecans. Place rolls, cut sides down, over pecans., Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.