Caramel Cinnamon Rolls

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This is our special-occasion breakfast that has been passed down for 3 generations. The gooey caramel topping makes this a scrumptious alternative to an ordinary cinnamon roll. Serve warm.

Submitted by Heather
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
38 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 33 mins
Servings:
27
Yield:
27 rolls
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 27 servings

  • 1 ½ cups milk

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • ½ cup shortening

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 6 tablespoons butter

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar

  • ¾ cup butter

  • ¾ cup pecan halves

  • 6 tablespoons light corn syrup

Directions

  1. Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to bubble, about 5 minutes. Sir in salt, shortening, and 1/2 cup sugar. Let cool until lukewarm, at least 10 minutes.

  2. Dissolve yeast in a bowl of 1/4 cup warm water. Pour into the milk mixture; add flour and eggs. Mix well; cover loosely with damp cloth and let dough rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

  3. Punch down dough. Cover and let rise again until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.

  4. Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll into three 9x15-inch rectangles. Spread each rectangle with 2 tablespoons butter.

  5. Mix 3/4 cup brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. Sprinkle mixture equally over the 3 rectangles. Roll each rectangle tightly beginning at the long side. Cut into 9 equal slices, yielding 27 rolls total.

  6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  7. Combine 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 3/4 cup butter, pecans, and corn syrup in a bowl. Sprinkle mixture equally into 3 baking pans.

  8. Bake in the preheated oven until caramel is bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and place 9 rolls in each pan. Let rise again until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.

  9. Bake in the hot oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Invert rolls onto another dish or aluminum foil immediately. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

327 Calories
15g Fat
46g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 27
Calories 327
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 203mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 104mg 2%

* 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.