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Cozy Maple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe with Easy Sticky Maple Glaze

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Soft, buttery cinnamon rolls filled with toasted pecans and a sticky, sweet maple glaze that makes every bite cozy and comforting. Perfect for a special breakfast or a cozy treat any time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 cup warm whole milk (240 ml, about 110°F/43°C)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted (75 g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (440 g), plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (220 g, light or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened (75 g)
  • 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped (about 120 g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (use Grade A for best flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (30 g)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (any kind, adjust for desired glaze consistency)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Warm the milk until it’s about 110°F (43°C). Stir in the yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine melted butter, sugar, egg, salt, and the foamy yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover loosely, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the filling: Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Soften butter for spreading.
  5. Roll out the dough: Punch down dough on floured surface. Roll into a 16×12 inch rectangle. Brush softened butter evenly, sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture, then scatter toasted pecans.
  6. Form the rolls: Roll dough from longer edge into a tight log. Pinch seam to seal. Slice into 12 equal rolls.
  7. Second rise: Place rolls cut-side up in greased 9×13 inch pan. Cover loosely and let rise 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Tent with foil if tops brown too quickly.
  9. Prepare the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla, and milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk for desired thickness.
  10. Glaze and serve: Drizzle sticky maple glaze over warm rolls immediately after baking. Serve warm.

Notes

Use milk at about 110°F to activate yeast properly. Knead dough until smooth and elastic for best texture. Toast pecans to enhance flavor. Tent rolls with foil if browning too fast. For softer rolls, cover with a kitchen towel as they cool. Vegan and gluten-free adaptations are possible with substitutions.

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