Express Chocolate Chip Pecan Sticky Buns
Indulge in the delightful combination of gooey chocolate and crunchy pecans with these Express Chocolate Chip Pecan Sticky Buns. With a sweet syrupy glaze and a soft dough base, these buns are perfect for spontaneous breakfast treats or decadent desserts. Made with convenient refrigerated dough, they're quick and easy to prepare, satisfying those sweet cravings in no time.
8
Servings
N/A
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
2 tablespoons (unsalted)
Refrigerated French Bread Dough
11 ounces (uncooked)
Sugar
1/4 cup (granulated)
Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon (none)
Miniature Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup (none)
Pecan Pieces
1/3 cup (toasted)
Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon (pure)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2
Place the butter in a 9-inch round cake pan and put the pan in the oven to melt the butter while it preheats.
3
As the butter melts, unroll the dough on a flat surface or cutting board.
4
Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dough.
5
Scatter the chocolate chips over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
6
Starting with one of the shorter edges, roll the dough up tightly like a jelly-roll.
7
Use a serrated knife to cut the rolled dough into 8 equal slices.
8
Once the butter is melted, remove the pan from the oven and stir in the pecan pieces and maple syrup to form a nutty syrupy base.
9
Arrange the rolled slices in the pan cut side down, gently pressing them into the pecan and syrup mixture.
10
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
11
Once baked, immediately invert the pan onto a platter to release the buns, allowing the syrup and pecans to drizzle over them.
12
Serve warm to enjoy the perfectly gooey and sweet treat.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Express Chocolate Chip Pecan Sticky Buns?
They are quick-to-make sweet buns featuring a gooey chocolate and crunchy pecan topping with a soft dough base.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
What type of dough is required?
You will need 11 ounces of uncooked refrigerated French bread dough.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
What size pan should be used for these sticky buns?
A 9-inch round cake pan is recommended.
How do I melt the butter for the recipe?
Place 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in the cake pan and put it in the oven while it preheats.
What kind of sugar is used in the filling?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
How is the cinnamon-sugar mixture prepared?
Mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
What type of chocolate chips are best for this recipe?
The recipe specifies 1/2 cup of miniature semisweet chocolate chips.
How should the dough be rolled?
Roll the dough up tightly like a jelly-roll, starting from one of the shorter edges.
How many slices should the dough roll be cut into?
Cut the rolled dough into 8 equal slices.
What kind of knife is best for cutting the dough?
A serrated knife is recommended for cutting the dough into slices.
What ingredients make up the nutty syrupy base?
The base consists of melted butter, 1/3 cup toasted pecan pieces, and 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup.
How are the dough slices arranged in the pan?
Arrange the slices cut side down and gently press them into the pecan and syrup mixture.
How long do the buns need to bake?
Bake the buns for about 20 minutes.
How can I tell when the sticky buns are done?
They are done when they turn golden brown.
What is the important step to take after baking?
Immediately invert the pan onto a platter to release the buns.
Why should I invert the pan immediately after baking?
This allows the syrup and pecans to drizzle over the buns and prevents them from sticking to the pan.
Should the sticky buns be served warm or cold?
Serve them warm to enjoy the perfectly gooey and sweet treat.
Is this recipe suitable for a quick breakfast?
Yes, it is tagged as a quick and easy recipe, perfect for spontaneous breakfast treats.
What kind of maple syrup should be used?
The recipe calls for pure maple syrup.
Do the pecans need any special preparation?
The recipe suggests using toasted pecan pieces.
Is this a good recipe for beginners?
Yes, it uses convenient refrigerated dough and simple steps, making it an easy recipe.
Can these sticky buns be served as a dessert?
Absolutely, they are described as decadent desserts and comfort food.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 7 ingredients in total.
What provides the 'sticky' element in these buns?
The combination of melted butter, maple syrup, and pecans creates the sticky glaze.
What type of butter is recommended?
The recipe calls for unsalted butter.
How much cinnamon is used?
One teaspoon of ground cinnamon is used.
What is the texture of these buns?
They have a soft dough base with a crunchy pecan and gooey chocolate topping.
Can I use regular chocolate chips if I don't have miniature ones?
The recipe suggests miniature chips for better distribution, but regular semisweet chips can be used as a substitute.