Description
These Easy Sticky Buns combine flaky crescent roll dough with a sweet, buttery pecan topping and a cinnamon sugar swirl inside. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a delicious dessert, they come together effortlessly and bake to golden, sticky perfection.
Ingredients
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Topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- â…“ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Dough and Filling
- 1 package (8 count) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Make Topping Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and light corn syrup. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Add Topping to Muffin Cups: Divide the butter and sugar mixture evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of each portion of the sugar mixture.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and press the seams together to form one large, continuous rectangle.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon together. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar evenly across the surface of the dough.
- Roll and Slice Dough: Starting from the long side, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 8 equal pieces.
- Assemble Buns: Place each cinnamon sugar roll cut side up into the prepared muffin cups on top of the pecan mixture inside the cups.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Invert: Allow the buns to cool for 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully invert the muffin pan onto a tray or parchment paper to release the sticky buns and reveal the gooey pecan topping.
- Serve: Serve the sticky buns warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute chopped walnuts for pecans if desired.
- For extra sweetness and texture, sprinkle raisins over the dough before rolling it up.
- These sticky buns are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
