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Caramel Cinnamon Rolls

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Caramel Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy rolls swirled with cinnamon sugar and baked in a gooey caramel sauce. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, brunch, or indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra gooey rolls)
  • For the Caramel Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, egg, and flour. Mix until dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
  4. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over it.
  5. Roll up dough tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
  6. Make caramel sauce by heating butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt in a saucepan. Stir until smooth. Pour into a greased baking dish.
  7. Place rolls on top of caramel. Let rise 30 more minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour optional heavy cream over rolls for extra gooeyness. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let cool 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use dental floss to slice rolls cleanly without squishing.
  • Prepare the night before and refrigerate unbaked rolls; let come to room temp before baking.
  • Add chopped pecans to caramel layer for crunch.

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