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EASY STICKY BUNS

Sana Umer
Easy sticky buns are soft, fluffy, and baked with a gooey caramel glaze and crunchy pecans. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these irresistible buns require simple ingredients and deliver bakery-style flavour at home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 buns
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or biscuit dough
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • ½ cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Assemble Buns: Unroll crescent dough and brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Roll up tightly and slice into 12 pieces.
  • Add Topping: Place chopped pecans in the baking dish. Arrange rolls on top. Drizzle with any extra butter and sugar mixture.
  • Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Serve: Cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter so the caramelized topping is on top.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Assemble buns the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning.
  • Flavor Variations: Add raisins, dried cranberries, or drizzle with cream cheese glaze.
  • Serving Suggestions: Best served warm with coffee or milk.
  • Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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