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Cinnamon-Pecan Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

Cinnamon-Pecan Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze are delicious and easy for a beginning baker, with an easy yeast-roll dough that rises in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
resting time: 30 minutes30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon rolls, cream cheese glaze, Hot Roll Mix, pecans
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 16-oz. package *Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix *to add to hot roll mix you’ll need 1 cup hot water, 1 egg, 2 T butter
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 1 3-oz. package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  • Prepare hot roll dough as directed on back of package; let dough stand 5 minutes.
  • Roll dough into a 15- x 10-inch rectangle; spread with softened butter.
  • Stir together brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Sprinkle pecans over brown sugar mixture.
  • Roll up tightly, starting at one long end; cut into 12 slices.
  • Place rolls, cut sides down, in a lightly greased 12-inch cast-iron skillet or 13- x 9-inch pan.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and a cloth towel; let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
  • Preheat oven to 375°. Uncover rolls, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until center rolls are golden brown and done.
  • Let cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Drizzle or spread with cream cheese glaze.

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • Beat first 2 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended. Stir in vanilla and 1 Tbsp. milk. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. milk, 1 tsp. at a time, stirring until icing is smooth and creamy.
  • Spread or drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

If you can’t find hot roll mix, you can make these cinnamon rolls using a 1 pound loaf of frozen bread dough such as Bridgford Ready-Dough or Rhodes; just plan ahead to allow your dough to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.