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Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns

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Soft, fluffy rolls baked in a rich caramel sauce with pecans and a warm cinnamon-sugar swirl. These caramel pecan sticky buns are gooey, buttery, and perfect for brunch, holidays, or a cozy morning treat.

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk, warm

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for pan and filling)

2 large eggs

1 cup brown sugar, packed (for caramel and filling)

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. Add eggs, melted butter, and salt. Gradually mix in flour to form a dough. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  4. Prepare the caramel: Melt 1/2 cup brown sugar, heavy cream, and 1/4 cup butter. Pour into the greased dish and top with pecans.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with remaining brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Roll up tightly and slice into 12 buns.
  7. Place buns over the caramel layer. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Bake 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto a platter. Spoon extra caramel and pecans over the top.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Make ahead: Assemble the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning.

For deeper flavor, toast pecans before adding or sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.

Holiday twist: Add orange zest or cardamom to the filling.

Storage: Keep at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat before serving.

Freezer-friendly: Freeze baked buns and reheat when ready to serve.

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