Cinnabunlicious Caramel Swirls

Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls drizzled with a gooey caramel glaze, making every bite a caramel lover's dream.
ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- ½ cup caramel sauce
steps
- 1.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- 2.
Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough comes together.
- 3.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 6.
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a 15x9-inch rectangle.
- 7.
Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, leaving a ¼-inch border.
- 8.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon together. Sprinkle the mixture over the buttered dough, then top with chopped pecans.
- 9.
Starting from the long side, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Cut into 12 equal slices.
- 10.
Place the slices in the prepared baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 11.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 12.
Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the rolls.
- 13.
Serve warm and enjoy these indulgent Cinnabunlicious Caramel Swirls.