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Pecan Cinnamon Knots

If you love sweet rolls you'll love our pecan cinnamon knots! They take less than 90 minutes to make and are so EASY! Take them up a notch with maple glaze. 
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword 1 hour, best, cinnamon knots, fast
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12 knots
Calories 422kcal

Ingredients

Rolls

  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 3 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 egg

Filling

  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped

Frosting

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 2-3 Tbsp. milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon maple extract optional

Instructions

  • Microwave milk and butter for 60-90 seconds. Stir. Butter should be melted. Let cool until it's warm, but not HOT.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well. Add water, egg and the milk mixture; mix well.
  • When the dough has just pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth for a couple of minutes.
  • Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, softened butter. It should be the consistency of frosting.
  • Roll out dough into a 12x9 inch rectangle.
  • Spread dough with butter/sugar mixture. Sprinkle with pecans.
    Fold dough in half and slice into 12 strips.
    Twist each strip a few times then roll it into a spiral shape and tuck the end underneath.
  • Place knots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
    Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned.
  • While knots bake, make the glaze. Mix ingredients together then beat until fluffy.
  • Let cinnamon knots cool 5-10 minutes. Drizzle with maple glaze.

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Notes

How to reheat cinnamon knots:  microwave 5-8 seconds.
If adding maple extract start with 1/4 teaspoon. A little goes a long way and you don't want to add too much because it will give it an alcohol flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal