Oh wow 😍 Pecan Toffee Caramel Cinnamon Rolls — now we’re talking indulgent, sticky, buttery perfection. Imagine a classic cinnamon roll, but with crunchy toffee, caramel drizzle, and toasted pecans — basically dessert for breakfast!
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
🥐 Pecan Toffee Caramel Cinnamon Rolls
🥣 Ingredients
For the Dough:
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup sugar
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2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup warm milk (not hot)
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¼ cup melted butter
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1 egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling:
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½ cup softened butter
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¾ cup brown sugar
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1–1½ tbsp cinnamon
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½ cup chopped pecans
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½ cup toffee bits
For the Caramel Glaze:
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½ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup butter
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¼ cup heavy cream
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Pinch of salt
Optional: extra pecans for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
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Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
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Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
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Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Cover and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
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Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
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Stir in chopped pecans and toffee bits.
3️⃣ Roll & Fill
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Roll dough into a rectangle (~¼ inch thick).
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Spread filling evenly over the dough.
4️⃣ Roll & Slice
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Roll dough tightly from the long side.
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Slice into 9–12 rolls.
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Place in a greased baking dish.
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Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
5️⃣ Bake
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350°F (175°C)
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20–25 minutes until lightly golden
6️⃣ Make the Caramel Glaze
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In a small saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar.
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Stir in cream and salt, simmer 2–3 min until smooth and thickened.
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Pour over warm rolls and sprinkle extra pecans.
✨ Tips for Extra Gooey Rolls
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Slightly underbake for soft, pillowy centers.
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Let rolls rest 5 minutes before drizzling caramel — it keeps the topping from running too much.
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Toast pecans lightly before adding for extra crunch.
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Add a pinch of sea salt over caramel for a sweet-salty balance.
If you want, I can also give a “make-ahead overnight version” so you can wake up to fresh, gooey, caramel-loaded cinnamon rolls without the morning prep.