Easy Caramel Rolls

Gluten Free
Popular
Easy Caramel Rolls
475 min.
12
573kcal

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Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Easy Caramel Rolls, a gluten-free treat that is sure to become a favorite at your breakfast table or dessert spread. With a rich, gooey caramel base and soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls, this recipe combines the best of both worlds—comfort food and a touch of elegance. Perfect for gatherings, these rolls serve up to 12 people, making them an ideal choice for family brunches or festive celebrations.

What sets these caramel rolls apart is their simplicity. Using frozen cinnamon rolls, you can whip up this decadent dish without spending hours in the kitchen. The luscious caramel sauce, made from brown sugar, butter, and a hint of corn syrup, creates a mouthwatering layer that seeps into the rolls as they bake, resulting in a heavenly combination of flavors and textures. The optional pecan halves add a delightful crunch, elevating each bite to new heights.

With a total preparation time of just under 8 hours, including rising time, you can easily prepare these rolls the night before and let them rise in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, simply pop them in the oven, and your home will be filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked caramel rolls. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this popular recipe that promises to impress and satisfy every sweet tooth!

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup plus 
  • tablespoons whipping cream 
  • 0.8 cup cashew pieces 
  • 36.5 oz cream cheese frosting frozen with cream cheese frosting (12 rolls)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • plastic wrap
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. In 1-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar and butter to boiling, stirring constantly.
  2. Remove from heat. Stir in corn syrup and whipping cream.
  3. Heat to boiling.
  4. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
  5. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  6. Pour caramel mixture evenly over bottom of pan.
  7. Sprinkle with pecans.
  8. Place frozen rolls in 4 rows by 3 rows evenly on caramel-pecan mixture. Cover with plastic wrap generously sprayed with cooking spray. (Save frosting packet for another use.)
  9. Refrigerate rolls 5 hours or overnight to let dough rise.
  10. About 2 3/4 hours before serving rolls, remove rolls from refrigerator and place pan on cooling rack.
  11. Let rolls continue to rise at room temperature about 2 hours or until almost double in size (actual rising time depends on temperature of kitchen).
  12. Heat oven to 375°F. Carefully remove plastic wrap from rolls. Cover pan with foil.
  13. Bake 20 minutes; remove foil.
  14. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until rolls are deep golden brown. Immediately place heatproof serving plate or tray upside down on pan; carefully turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over rolls 1 minute; remove pan.
  15. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories573kcal
Protein1.2%
Fat41.82%
Carbs56.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.68
Glycemic Load
1.58
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.1026087173301%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:572.97kcal
28.65%
Fat:27.44g
42.21%
Saturated Fat:6.99g
43.68%
Carbohydrates:84.12g
28.04%
Net Carbohydrates:83.85g
30.49%
Sugar:78.62g
87.35%
Cholesterol:4.24mg
1.41%
Sodium:265.41mg
11.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.77g
3.54%
Copper:0.2mg
10.16%
Vitamin A:393.45IU
7.87%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.82%
Magnesium:27.53mg
6.88%
Phosphorus:55.48mg
5.55%
Iron:0.81mg
4.5%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.53%
Selenium:2.42µg
3.45%
Potassium:115.38mg
3.3%
Vitamin K:2.87µg
2.73%
Calcium:27.02mg
2.7%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.67%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.67%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.17%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.2%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.13%
Fiber:0.27g
1.06%