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Easy Caramel Rolls

Easy caramel rolls are caramel sticky buns that are made from scratch in just 60 minutes! 

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 557 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Caramel Topping
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon dark corn syrup
  • 1 ½ cups Chopped Pecans
Dough
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 3 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm water 105F – 115F
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter softened

Instructions

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  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan; set aside.
  2. To make the topping, add butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and cream to a heavy saucepan.
  3. Whisk ingredients until melted and well-combined.
  4. Let caramel mixture just come to a boil, and then remove from heat. 
  5. Pour caramel topping into prepared baking dish, and sprinkle nuts over caramel. Set aside.
  6. To make the roll dough, in a small saucepan, stir milk, sugar, and butter together. Heat over low heat just until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Cool to about 100-105 F.
  7. Pour the milk mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer.
  8. Add the yeast and warm water.
  9. Add 2 cups flour and salt to yeast mixture. Using a dough hook, mix on low speed for about 1 minute.
  10. With the mixer still going, add remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time. Mix about 1 ½ minutes, or until dough starts to clean the sides of the bowl. You may find that you need to add a little more or less flour.
  11. Knead on low speed for about 2 more minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic – the dough will still be slightly sticky to the touch.
  12. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning it to grease the top. Cover the dough with a clean, dry dish towel.
  13. Let it rise in a warm place, free from draft, for about 10 minutes.
  14. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, and roll into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
  15. Stir filling ingredients together, and spread over dough. Since the filling is a little crumbly, I gently press it into the dough to help it stick.
  16. Roll up lengthwise, pinching seam to seal.
  17. Cut into 12 pieces. I use a serrated knife to cut the dough.
  18. Place rolls over caramel.
  19. Cover the baking dish with the dish towel, and let the dough rise for about 15 minutes.
  20. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 F.
  21. Bake at 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
  22. Invert rolls before serving.

Notes

  • Butter: I use salted butter in the topping, the dough, and the filling. If using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to both the topping and to the filling. 
  • Brown sugar: Light or dark brown sugar will work. Dark brown sugar will give you richer caramel flavor.
  • Heavy cream: Milk doesn't work as well as a substitute in the topping. However, evaporated milk will work.
  • Dark corn syrup: The corn syrup helps to keep the topping from crystalizing.
  • Pecans: Chopped walnuts also work well.
  • Milk: I recommend using 2% or whole milk for softer, richer dough. However, 1% or skim will work.
  • Instant yeast: An equal amount of active dry yeast can be substituted for the instant yeast. Simply let the yeast and water stand for 5-10 minutes or until foamy before continuing.
  • Warm water: The water should be about 110F. If you don't have a kitchen thermometer, the water should feel like warm bath water. If the water is too hot for you, it's too hot for the yeast. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1roll Calories 557kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 253mg (11%) Potassium 198mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 50g (100%) Vitamin A 533IU (11%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 557

% Daily Value*

Serving 1roll
Calories 557kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 77g 26%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 253mg 11%
Potassium 198mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 50g 100%
Vitamin A 533IU 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.