Easy Caramel Pecan Sticky Rolls

Start your day the indulgent way with these Easy Caramel Pecan Sticky Rolls! Soft, sweet rolls are baked in a buttery brown sugar and pecan mixture that creates the perfect sticky, caramelized topping. The best part? Using King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls means there’s no bread dough to make, just simple, irresistible ooey gooey goodness.

Ingredients to Make Caramel Pecan Sticky Rolls Recipe

When I was approached by the folks at King’s Hawaiian and Target to team-up with them for a special Holiday celebration, it was a match made in heaven. When they asked if I would create an original recipe using King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls I thought I’d heard angels sing! This recipe is the result, and it’s especially easy to make as it doesn’t require any bread making at all. What a treat, right? You’ll love these sticky rolls for breakfast, brunch, tea time or dessert.

Checkout this quick list of ingredients you’ll need to make Easy Caramel Pecan Sticky Rolls recipe: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Rolls – One package of King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls.
• Sugar – Light brown sugar for sweetness.
• Butter– Salted or unsalted butter to make the caramel sauce rich and decadent. In this instance, butter is best, not heavy cream.
• Syrup – Light corn syrup gives adds smooth finish to the sauce.
• Seasonings – Ground cinnamon and salt.
• Flavoring – Vanilla extract to complete the flavor profile.
• Nuts – Chopped pecans for crunch.

No Bread Making Required to Make Caramel Pecan Sticky Rolls Recipe

Are Hawaiian Rolls Supposed to Be Baked? The quick answer is, not usually. This recipe uses fully baked rolls. When smothered with the praline pecan topping they’re magically transformed into irresistible sticky buns that don’t require any bread making at all!

When I’m entertaining or hosting a special event for friends and family, I find that the food theme is usually set with the first breakfast or brunch gathering. A holiday weekend is the perfect occasion to go the extra mile, and serve a sweet treat that’s simple to make, but has the “wow” factor, too.

How to Make the Best Caramel Pecan Sticky Rolls Recipe

• Melt Butter and Sugar – In a 10-inch cast iron skillet or similar oven safe skillet, cook the light brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, cinnamon and salt together over medium-high heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
• Pecans – Add the vanilla extract and pecans, stir until the pecans are coated and evenly distributed in the caramel sauce.
• Separate the Rolls – Along the perforations, cut the rolls apart. Arrange in the pan with the top of the rolls down, gently pressing into the caramel sauce.
• Oven – Place the rolls into the oven and bake per the recipe.
• Serve – Invert onto a serving platter allowing the caramel sauce to drizzle down the sides of the rolls.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Hawaiian Rolls Sticky Buns

• A 10-inch cast iron skillet or similar oven safe skillet or baking dish.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Large spoon or heat safe silicone spatula.
• Knife and cutting board or a nut chopper to prep the whole pecans. (You can buy pecans already chopped for a timesaver).
• Large serving platter.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Brown Sugar – You can use dark brown sugar for the caramel sauce for a stronger molasses flavor.
• Nuts – You could make these sticky rolls using walnuts, hazelnuts or almonds.
• Double the Recipe – You can make these in a 13-inch pan, if you need more servings.
• Spice – You could add a pinch of nutmeg in addition to the cinnamon for a warm spicy flavor.
• Do I Have to Bake Sticky Rolls in a Skillet? If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, no worries. You could make the caramel sauce in a heavy bottomed saucepan and pour it into an 8-inch or 9-inch cake pan or baking dish, if preferred.
• Arrange the Rolls in the Pan Upside Down – The rolls are placed into the pan upside down so when they’re inverted onto a serving platter, they’re right side up.
• Lay Foil on Top – When baking, lay a piece of aluminum foil on top then place into the oven to bake until the rolls are warm and lightly toasted.
• Remove from the Skillet – Invert onto a serving plate and be patient. It takes a minute or two for the caramel to fully release from the pan. Allow ample time so the caramel drizzles down the sides to coat each roll with the thick, rich, caramel pecan sauce.
• How to Serve – These gooey caramel pecan sticky rolls are versatile and could easily be served as a dessert with a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream at the end of any meal. Serve them for breakfast with a side of eggs, bacon and fresh fruit.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store baked Caramel Pecan Sticky Rolls chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Reheating – Reheat in single servings in the microwave. You can also reheat in a preheated 325°F oven with a piece of foil on top, just until heated through.
• Freezer – You can freeze any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

More Easy Sweet Treats to Make

More easy dessert inspiration you may also like to try:

• Two bite Pecan Pie Mini Muffins.
• Caramel Swirl Cream Pie is swirled with dulce de leche purchases at the grocery store.
• Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce for drizzling on ice cream, for dipping apples or pound cake.
• Caramel Rum Macaroon Cookies are topped with a chocolate kiss after baking.
• Chocolate Drizzled Caramel Cashew Clusters are great for the homemade gift giving and the holidays.
• Cinnamon Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes are topped with a cream cheese frosting.
• Salted Caramel Milkshake from Amanda’s Cooking.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Saucepan
• Measuring Set
• Kitchen Utensils
• Skillet

Disclosure:  This blog post was sponsored by KING’S HAWAIIAN, but the opinions and text are all my own.