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Homemade Cinnamon Pecan Rolls

Jen Paleracio
Super moist cinnamon rolls with smooth and silky cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, French

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • 8x8 square baking pan or dish
  • knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 batch of the Homemade Bread dough, see instructions above
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup pecans, rough chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Grease an 8x8 square pan or dish.
  • Lightly dust the surface with flour, roll the dough into 12"-14" diameter.
  • Brush the dough with butter. Evenly spread the cinnamon, and sprinkle the pecans.
  • Carefully roll the dough from one end to another end, then form a log.
  • Use a bench scraper or a knife, equally divide the rolls into 10 pieces. Place them into a prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap, then lay a kitchen towel over. Place the rolls in a warm area of your house and rest for an hour or until they double in size.
  • When the cinnamon rolls are ready, place them in an oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool.
  • Meantime, make the cream cheese frosting. In a bowl, place the cream cheese and butter. Mix until well combined. Add the sugar and mix at low speed until incorporated.
  • Increase the speed of your mixer to medium-high. Gradually add the cream, continue mixing until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl to get all ingredients incorporated.
  • When the cinnamon rolls completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Save the leftover cream cheese, you can use it as spread to any of your baked goods. 
  • Another way of proofing the dough is to place them in an oven with the lights on (no heat). Then fill a bowl with hot water and place it at the bottom of the oven. The steam will keep it warm so the dough can nicely rise.  
 
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Keyword baking, breakfast, cinnamon rolls, dessert