Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of sticky pecans and cinnamon with these Easy Sticky Pecan Cinnamon Buns. A perfect treat for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Buns:
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing)
Sticky Pecan Topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish.
- Prepare the sticky mixture: Melt butter with brown sugar, corn syrup (or maple syrup), cinnamon, and salt until smooth and bubbling.
- Assemble the buns: Pour the sticky mixture into the baking dish, add chopped pecans, then place cinnamon rolls on top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–28 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish and serve: Invert the pan onto a plate, drizzle with icing, and serve warm.
Notes
- Toasted pecans add extra crunch and flavor.
- The sticky mixture can be prepared ahead and stored until ready to bake.
- Great for holiday mornings or weekend brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
