Cinnamon Pecan Rolls

(Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontazs; Styling: Amy Burke)

Simple enough for a beginning baker, this easy yeast-roll dough rises in just 30 minutes.

Cook Time:

Prep Time:

Total Time:1 hours20 min

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped pecans

1 (16-ounce) package hot roll mix

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoon milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

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. Stir together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; drizzle over rolls.