Overnight Caramel Pecan Rolls

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These deliciously sticky pecan rolls can be made the night before and then cooked in the morning on special occasions like Easter or Christmas. I get a lot of compliments when I make these warm and fluffy treats!

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Caramel Pecan Rolls
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
13 hrs
Total Time:
14 hrs
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen pecan rolls
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 2 cups milk

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

  • ½ cup warm water

  • cup white sugar

  • cup vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 large egg

  • 7 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup butter

  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup

  • 1 cup pecan halves

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Warm milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles; remove from heat and let cool until lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

  2. Combine yeast mixture, milk, sugar, oil, baking powder, salt, egg, and 3 cups flour in a large bowl; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

  3. Heat brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter until melted. Remove from heat; stir in corn syrup. Divide mixture between two 9x13 inch baking pans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup pecans in each pan.

  4. When dough has doubled in size, punch down and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a large rectangle and spread with butter. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Starting with the long side, roll up the rectangle into a log, and slice into 1 inch wide rolls. Place rolls slightly apart in pans. Wrap pans with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 12 hours but no longer than 48.

  5. Remove rolls from refrigerator and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  6. Bake uncovered in preheated oven until golden 30 to 35 minutes. Immediately invert pan on heatproof serving plate. Wait for 1 or 2 minutes before removing pan, so that caramel drizzles over rolls.

    pecan rolls

    Kelly Fenwick

Cook’s Note

I use my bread machine for the dough part to make it very easy to prep!

528 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

327 Calories
13g Fat
47g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 327
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 293mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 120mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.