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Hawaiian Roll Sticky Buns

Sticky buns made with a brown sugar-pecan topping and a 12-count package of Hawaiian rolls.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cupbrown sugar
  • 1/4 cupbutter
  • 2 Tbsphoney
  • 2 Tbspcorn syrup
  • 1 tspground cinnamon
  • 2 tspvanilla extract
  • 2 Tbspheavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cupchopped pecans
  • 1 12-ozpackage Hawaiian rolls, (12-count)

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small saucepan combine 1/4 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar. Heat over low, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
  • Add 2 Tbsp honey, 2 Tbsp corn syrup, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, and 2 tsp vanilla extract to the saucepan. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined, then remove from heat.
  • Pour the brown sugar mixture into the bottom of the prepared 9×13-inch pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle 3/4 cup chopped pecans evenly over the mixture.
  • Using a sharp knife, make two slits in a criss-cross pattern into the top of each Hawaiian roll, cutting about two-thirds of the way down (do not cut all the way through).
  • Place the prepared (cut-side-down) Hawaiian rolls on top of the pecan/brown-sugar mixture in the pan, arranging all 12 rolls so they fit snugly in the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the rolls are warmed through and the tops are set.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes to settle. Carefully invert the pan onto a platter to release the sticky buns, then lift the pan off. Serve warm.

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish

Notes

I use Kings Hawaiian Rolls. Martin’s Sweet Dinner Potato Rolls also work great.Can cut the rolls across or in a criss-cross pattern.Don’t cut all the way through the rolls. Only cut about 2/3 of the way through.
Can cut the rolls across or in a criss-cross pattern.
Don’t cut all the way through the rolls. Only cut about 2/3 of the way through.
To make these rolls even more delectable, add a smear of cream cheese and a simple cinnamon-sugar filling to the slits of the Hawaiian rolls.Add a sprinkle of sea salt for a sweet and salty treat.
Add a sprinkle of sea salt for a sweet and salty treat.
For softer sticky buns, cover the baking pan with aluminum foil when baking.
I use chopped pecans in this recipe. Feel free to substitute your favorite nut. Walnuts, cashews, or pistachios are all delicious.
Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.