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<\/div>\n<\/p>\n Warm, gooey, and dripping in a maple caramel glaze and pecan topping, these homemade sticky buns<\/strong> are the perfect bake for your next holiday brunch or cozy weekend morning!<\/p>\n This post may contain affiliate links. Read disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sticky buns are a sweet treat that tastes like my overnight cinnamon rolls<\/a> but has a glaze on the outside like monkey bread<\/a> with a crunchy pecan topping.<\/p>\n We love these on Christmas morning, but they\u2019re perfect for any special occasion brunch, including Easter, Thanksgiving, or a special family gathering. Soft and fluffy on the inside with a sugar cinnamon swirl, there\u2019s nothing like the smell of fresh, homemade sticky buns!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Find the full printable recipe<\/a> with specific measurements below.<\/p>\n Proof the yeast for 5 minutes until bubbly, then whisk together the egg, remaining sugar, salt, melted butter, and yeast mixture. Stir in 2 cups of flour until smooth, add the rest \u00bd cup at a time, knead for 5 minutes, and let the soft dough rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1\u00bd to 2 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Grease the bottom of a 9\u00d713 inch baking pan. Spread chopped pecans evenly across the bottom. Pour the heated butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, maple syrup, and salt mixture evenly over the pecans. Set that aside.<\/p>\n Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down. Roll it out on a lightly-floured surface into a rectangle, about 15\u00d720 inches. Spread softened butter onto the dough with a brush and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.<\/p>\n Roll up the dough tightly from the short end to form a spiral, pinching the edges to seal. Slice into 12 equal 1-inch rolls, arrange over the pecan filling, and let rise for 30\u201345 minutes. Bake at 350\u00b0F for 25\u201328 minutes, then cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a platter and serving warm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n More decadent breakfasts to try include overnight French toast casserole<\/a> and cinnamon roll monkey bread<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Warm, gooey, and dripping in a maple caramel glaze and pecan topping, these homemade sticky buns are the perfect bake for your next holiday brunch or cozy weekend morning!<\/span><\/p>\n Proof yeast<\/strong>: In a small bowl, stir together 1 1\/2 cups warm milk, 1 package (2 1\/4 teaspoons) yeast, and 1 Tablespoon sugar. Let sit 5 minutes, or until bubbly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Make dough: <\/strong>In a large bowl, whisk the egg. Whisk in the remaining 7 Tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the 1\/2 cup melted butter and yeast mixture. Whisk well. Add two cups flour and stir until smooth. Add the remaining flour 1\/2 cup at a time. Knead 5 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add 1 to 2 Tablespoons flour, but the dough should be soft. Don’t overdo it with flour.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1st Rise: <\/strong>Once dough is smooth and soft, cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm spot. Place the bowl in the oven with a small bowl of hot water to help it rise faster. Rise until doubled in size, about 1.5 \u2013 2 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Meanwhile, prepare the topping. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9\u00d713 inch baking pan. Spread 1 1\/2 cups chopped pecans evenly over the bottom of the pan. In a small saucepan, melt 1\/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add 2\/3 cup brown sugar, 1\/4 cup heavy cream, 3 Tablespoons maple syrup and 1\/4 teaspoon salt. Cook an additional 2 minutes over low heat and pour evenly over the pecans. Set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Mix dry filling ingredients: <\/strong>In a small bowl, mix together 3\/4 cup brown sugar and 1 1\/2 Tablespoons cinnamon.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Roll out dough: <\/strong>Once your dough has doubled in size, punch it down. On a lightly-floured surface, roll the dough out into a rectangle approximately 15\u00d720 inches. It doesn\u2019t have to be perfect. Spread softened 1\/2 cup butter onto the dough with a brush. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Roll up dough<\/strong>: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the top. Gently press the sugar down into the butter. Roll the dough up tightly starting at the shorter side. Pinch the sides together at the end. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cut dough: <\/strong>Using a large, serrated knife or a long piece of floss, cut the dough in half and then in half again, making 4 pieces. Cut each piece into 3 1-inch pieces, making 12 big cinnamon rolls. Arrange dough rolls evenly over the pecan filling, in the prepared baking dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2nd Rise: <\/strong>Let the rolls sit for 30 \u2013 45. minutes, or until they have doubled in size.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Bake: <\/strong>Bake at 350\u00b0F for 25 \u2013 28 minutes, or until lightly golden brown on top. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Serve: <\/strong>Invert the rolls over a serving platter and serve warm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.iheartnaptime.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sticky-Buns.jpg\" "\\"Warm,")
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Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n
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Ingredients Notes<\/h2>\n
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How to Make Sticky Buns<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nMore Sweet Breakfast Recipes<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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