Start your morning off right with a warm and delicious breakfast of Pecan Rolls from Canned Cinnamon Rolls.
This sticky bun recipe uses refrigerated dough as a base and a homemade brown sugar pecan topping that's bursting with sweet and nutty goodness.
Serve warm for a breakfast treat that is sure to delight your taste buds. It's perfect for brunches, holidays, or any day you want to treat yourself to a special breakfast.
Hungry for more goodness? Explore our collection of the Best Cinnamon Roll Recipes to discover your next favorite treat!
With just a few extra steps, you can transform a simple breakfast into a decadent morning indulgence that is sure to impress!
To make this recipe, start by preparing the homemade brown sugar pecan topping. Pour the mixture into a greased round baking dish and arrange the refrigerated cinnamon rolls on top.
Bake in the oven until the rolls are golden brown and the topping is bubbling.
Looking for more Refrigerated Dough Recipes? Try my French Toast Cinnamon Rolls, Sausage Cinnamon Rolls and even my Cinnamon Rolls with Cherry Pie Filling. Yum!
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Recipe Notes
- Try to use a non-stick pan when baking is recipe. If you can't, spray the pan with a non-stick baking spray. You don't want the rolls to stick to the pan!
- Let the rolls cool slightly before flipping the pan over and removing them. It can be tempting to dig into your cinnamon rolls as soon as they come out of the oven, but letting them cool for a few minutes will help them set and become easier to handle.
- Sticky pecan cinnamon rolls are best served warm!
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Wilton Aluminum 9-Inch Round Cake Pan Set, 2-Piece
6 Pcs Plastic Mixing Bowls Set,Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets, Pre-Cut Parchment Paper,25 Count (Pack of 4), 100 Total SheetsIcing Spatula, U-Taste Offset Spatula Set with 6", 8", 10" Blade, 18/0 Stainless Steel with PP Plastic Handle Angled Cake Decorating Frosting Spatula Set of 3 (Teal/Aqua Sky)
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Recipe Substitutions and Variations
Add raisins to the pecan mixture for a touch of sweetness.
Pecans are classic, but you could also use walnuts, almonds, or even macadamia nuts for a more decadent twist.
A pinch of cinnamon would be a great addition to the glaze.
For the glaze, you can substitute milk for the heavy cream.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix the brown sugar, pecans, and butter together in a mixing bowl.
Step 2: Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan. The mixture is thick, so it might take a bit to get it spread out.
Step 3: Arrange the cinnamon rolls on top of the mixture.
Baking Instructions
Step 4: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown. Allow to cool a couple of minutes then place a plate on top, then carefully flip the pan over to remove the cinnamon rolls onto the plate.
Top Tips
Place the cake pan filled with the pecan rolls on top of a baking sheet just in case of any bubble over when baking.
To prevent sticking, carefully turn the cinnamon rolls out onto a plate a few minutes after they come out of the oven.
Prepare the Glaze
Step 5: In a microwave safe bowl, mix the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Drizzle on top of the pecan cinnamon rolls.
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Make it a Meal
These pecan rolls are often served as a sweet breakfast, but if you'd like to add some savory options to your meal, pair it with my Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata. Check out my other recipe for Sticky Buns with Biscuits.
Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Place leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freezer: After the pecan rolls have baked and cooled completely, wrap in aluminum foil and place in a freezer bag or storage container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Thawing and Reheating: Defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat leftovers easily in the microwave for about 30-60 seconds.
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The topping goes into the pan first with the cinnamon rolls on top. Once they're baked, the pan is inverted onto a plate to flip them out of the hot pan with the pecan topping on top then.
You can proof canned cinnamon rolls simply by covering the rolls with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let them sit in a warm, draft-free area for about 30 minutes to an hour, or until they have doubled in size.
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- Check out my other recipe for this Tik Tok Cinnamon Roll Recipe with a homemade pecan sauce.
- Or you might enjoy THIS recipe for Pecan Butter Tart Buns.
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Pecan Rolls from Canned Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1 8 count can Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine together the melted butter, chopped pecans, and brown sugar.
- Pour the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan and spread it out evenly so the whole pan is covered. The mixture will be thick, so it will take a few minutes to spread out the mixture evenly.
- Open the can of cinnamon rolls and arrange them on top of the butter/pecan mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown.
- Allow them to cool for just a couple of minutes. Then place a plate on top of the cake pan and carefully invert the pan over to remove the cinnamon buns out of the cake pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls with the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Drizzle on top of the pecan cinnamon rolls and serve!
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