Homemade Caramel Rolls

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Homemade Caramel Rolls, a melt-in-your-mouth treat that combines fluffy, tender dough with a rich, buttery caramel sauce and crunchy pecans. Perfectly golden and infused with warm cinnamon-sugar filling, these rolls are baked to perfection, allowing the gooey caramel to soak into every bite. With just 30 minutes of prep time, they’re easier to make than you’d think, thanks to quick-rise instant yeast and a simple homemade caramel sauce. Whether you're serving them for a cozy weekend brunch or a special holiday treat, these caramel rolls are guaranteed to impress and satisfy. Serve them fresh from the oven for the ultimate warm, sticky, and sweet indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 unit Large egg
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Pecans, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup of granulated sugar, 2.25 teaspoons of instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of whole milk and 0.5 cup of unsalted butter over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm to the touch. Do not boil.

Step 3

Add the milk-butter mixture to the dry ingredients and mix at low speed until combined.

Step 4

Add 1 large egg and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add the remaining flour gradually until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.

Step 5

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 6

While the dough is rising, prepare the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of brown sugar, 0.5 cup of unsalted butter, 0.25 cup of corn syrup, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved.

Step 7

Remove from heat, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 0.25 cup of heavy cream. Pour the caramel sauce into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 0.5 cup of chopped pecans evenly over the caramel sauce.

Step 8

Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 15x12 inches.

Step 9

Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons of soft butter over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle a mixture of 0.5 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon evenly over the buttered dough.

Step 10

Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a cylinder. Cut into 12 equal slices and arrange them, cut side down, in the prepared baking dish on top of the caramel and pecans.

Step 11

Cover the rolls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.

Step 12

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and baked through.

Step 13

Allow the rolls to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Serve warm, allowing the gooey caramel and pecans to flow over the rolls.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1288.2 grams (1288.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4159

Total Fat 125.70g	161%
Saturated Fat 50.40g	252%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 399mg	133%
Sodium 2652mg	115%
Total Carbohydrate 693.00g	252%
Dietary Fiber 21.10g	75%
Total Sugars 317.80g
Protein 73.20g	146%

Vitamin D 148IU	742%
Calcium 580mg	45%
Iron 26mg	144%
Potassium 1475mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.0%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 66.1%