These Orange Pecan Cinnamon rolls are the perfect way to kick off your day! Gooey, fluffy with a slight crunch and warm orange icing.
Cinnamon rolls have always been the way to start a weekend or any lazy morning. There’s nothing like opening a tube of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls and waiting to top with that yummy icing. I decided to put my own homemade spin on them and add in some fresh orange zest and pecans!
These homemade cinnamon rolls are fun to make on a weekend when you have time time to be in the kitchen. You can also make some dough ahead so you can easily pop them in the oven in the mornings.
What you’ll need for Orange Cinnamon Pecan Rolls
- Yeast
- Water
- Flour
- Milk
- Egg
- Salt
- Butter
- Pecans
- Cinnamon
- Brown Sugar
- Oranges
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla
How to make Orange Cinnamon Pecan Rolls
- In a large bowl, mix in yeast with warm water. Let sit for a few minutes
- Next, add in warm milk, sugar, salt, egg and flour
- On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for about 5 min until smooth
- Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise
- In a medium bowl, combine filling ingredients until well mixed paste like consistence
- In an additional medium bow whisk together softened butter, vanilla extract, milk, orange juice and slowly add in powdered sugar
- For a thicker consistency add in additional powdered sugar until desired thickness
- Once dough has risen, punch down, knead and roll into a rectangular shape
- Spread filling evenly on the whole surface, then roll it up!
- Cut into even pieces about 1 1/2 inches thick
- Place pieces on a greased baking sheet or dish & cover for about 20 min then pop in the oven
- You’ll want to ice your rolls about 5 min after they come out of the oven
- Let cool for an additional 5 min & Enjoy!
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Orange Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
These Orange Pecan Cinnamon rolls are the perfect way to kick off your day! Gooey, fluffy with a slight crunch and warm orange icing
Ingredients
Roll
- 1 cup Scalded Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 packet Dry Active Yeast (2 1/2 tsp)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 4 cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Salt
Filling
- 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Pecans
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Orange Zest
- 3 tbsp Melted Butter
Icing
- 5 tbsp Softened Butter
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Orange Juice freshly squeezed is best!
- 4 tsp Milk
Instructions
- Place milk in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, the moment it reaches a boil remove from heat. (This process ensures that the milk won't affect the yeast's ability to rise. DO NOT SKIP)
- In a mixing bowl (your standing mixing bowl if using one) pour the milk and add in the butter. Stir until butter is melted
- Once the milk is lukewarm add the yeast, stir around and let sit for 10 min. (Too hot of a liquid can kill the yeast)
- Using the hook attachment if using standing mixer, mix together sugar, eggs and salt then slowly add in the flour. (If not using standing mixer you can use a regular whisk then start kneading with your hands once the dough gets thicker. Knead for approx. 4-5 min or the low setting with the standing mixer
- Form dough into a ball in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a dish towel in a warm place for 90 minutes
- Preheat oven to 350
- In a medium bowl, combine filling ingredients until well mixed paste like consistence
- In an additional medium bow whisk together softened butter, vanilla extract, milk, orange juice and slowly add in powdered sugar
- For a thicker consistency add in additional powdered sugar until desired thickness
- Once dough has risen, punch down, knead and roll into a rectangular shape
- Spread filling evenly on the whole surface, then roll it up!
- Cut into even pieces about 1 1/2 inches thick
- Place pieces on a greased baking sheet or dish & cover for about 20 min allowing to rise a little more
- Pop in the oven for 20-25 min
- You'll want to ice your rolls about 5 min after they come out of the oven
- Let cool for an additional 5 min
- Enjoy!
Notes
These Orange Pecan Cinnamon rolls are the perfect way to kick off your day! Gooey, fluffy with a slight crunch and warm orange icing
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