Easy Overnight Pecan Sticky Buns
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Easy Overnight Pecan Sticky Buns
Description
These Sticky Buns start by layering chopped pecans on a buttered baking dish, followed by arranging frozen Parker House rolls evenly over the nuts. The dry butterscotch pudding mix is sprinkled atop the rolls, adding a depth of flavor unique to this recipe. The topping of melted butter combined with packed brown sugar and cinnamon is drizzled over the rolls before they rest overnight in a cold oven to meld flavors.
The next morning, the protective covering is removed and the buns bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes until golden and sticky. After a brief cooling period, the pan is inverted to reveal nut-studded, sticky-sweet buns that pull apart easily. The use of butterscotch pudding mix (not instant) is important for the characteristic texture and sweetness of the buns.
This make-ahead approach allows for effortless preparation with frozen rolls and overnight setting, delivering warm, gooey buns at breakfast. The combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, and pecans provides familiar comforting flavors suited for leisurely mornings or special occasions.
Leftovers can be stored wrapped and reheated briefly in a microwave or low-temperature oven to regain softness and warmth, maintaining their sticky texture.
Ingredients
- 24 Parker House rolls frozen
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 3.5 ounce butterscotch pudding mix (not instant)
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
The night before:
- Generously butter a 9x13 pan or baking dish and spread the chopped nuts over the bottom.
- Space 24 frozen rolls evenly on top of nuts
- Sprinkle evenly with the dry pudding mix.
- In a medium-size bowl, melt the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in the microwave. Start with one minute and stir. Then continue in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until the mixture is melted. Stir the melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon until well blended.
- Drizzle the melted mixture evenly over the top of the rolls.
- Cover loosely with waxed paper (or non-stick foil) and place in cold oven overnight.
The next morning:
- Remove waxed paper (or foil) and discard.
- Place the pan back in the cold oven and turn on to 350 F.
- Bake for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Allow the buns to cool briefly (about 8-10 minutes) and then invert them onto a serving plate or board. Cut or pull apart the individual rolls.
Notes
- Use butterscotch pudding mix (Cook & Serve, not instant) to achieve the proper sticky sweetness and texture.
- Store leftover buns wrapped at room temperature for up to 24 hours or in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
- Reheat individual buns briefly in the microwave or in a low oven to restore softness before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2rolls | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 224mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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