Irresistible Easy Sticky Buns with Just 5 Ingredients Recipe
These irresistible Easy Sticky Buns combine soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a rich, gooey butter and brown sugar sauce, topped with crunchy pecans. Made with just 5 simple ingredients and ready in under 40 minutes, they’re perfect for an effortless sweet breakfast or dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 12 sticky buns 1x
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sauce and Topping
- 0.5 cup unsalted or salted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.25 cup corn syrup
- 1.5 cups coarsely chopped pecans
Sticky Buns
- 2 cans cinnamon rolls
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Follow the temperature guidance found on your cinnamon roll package to ensure perfect baking conditions.
- Make the sticky sauce: Melt the butter in a microwave or on the stovetop until fully liquid, then mix it with the brown sugar and corn syrup until uniformly combined to form a rich, sticky sauce.
- Prepare the baking dish: Pour the butter mixture evenly into the bottom of a baking dish, spreading it out so it covers the entire surface.
- Add the pecans: Sprinkle the coarsely chopped pecans evenly over the sauce layer to add a satisfying crunch to the sticky buns.
- Prepare the cinnamon rolls: Open the cinnamon roll cans, cut each roll in half to create smaller buns, making them easier to manage and neater to bake.
- Assemble: Arrange the halved cinnamon rolls on top of the pecan and sugar mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake according to the package instructions, typically about 25-30 minutes, until the buns are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the buns to cool slightly before serving so the sticky sauce sets well, enhancing the texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Using salted butter adds extra flavor, but unsalted butter works equally well.
- Toasting the pecans lightly beforehand can deepen their nutty flavor.
- Cutting the cinnamon rolls in half creates smaller, bite-size sticky buns.
- Serve warm for the best gooey texture.
- You can substitute corn syrup with maple syrup or honey for a different sticky sweetness.
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