Pecan Sticky Buns

Name: Pecan Sticky Buns
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1/4 c. (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 12 slices; 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/2 c. pecans, coarsely chopped; 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided

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By Kate MerkerPublished: Feb 3, 2021

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This stellar sweet uses store-bought puff pastry so you don't have to deal with any dough. Just dust with cinnamon, roll, and bake in a muffin tin with sugar and pecans until your whole house smells amazing.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup
(1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 12 slices
1/2 cup
firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup
pecans, coarsely chopped
2
sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 tsp.
ground cinnamon, divided

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 375°F. Place 1 slice of butter in each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin. Top with sugar, then pecans.
2. Step 2Unfold one sheet of puff pastry onto a cutting board. Gently rub 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon onto one side. Cut into 6 strips (each about 1 1/2 inches wide). Working with 1 strip at a time, holding 1 strip at each end, loosely twist, then shape into a coil. Tuck end under center and place on top of pecans. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet and cinnamon.
3. Step 3Bake until pastry is puffed and golden brown, 20 to 22 min. Remove from oven and immediately invert onto baking sheet. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 255 calories, 17 g fat (7.5 g saturated), 3 g protein, 140 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber

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