Description
Stupid Easy Caramel Rolls are a simple and delicious treat perfect for holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. These rolls feature a soft, sweet dough swirled with a rich caramel filling, topped with a creamy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- For the Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the caramel filling by combining brown sugar, melted butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Punch down the risen dough. Roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
- Spread the caramel filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on one long side.
- Starting from the long side opposite the border, tightly roll up the dough. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut the roll into 12 equal slices.
- Place the slices cut-side up in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your milk is warm but not hot, as this can kill the yeast.
- You can make the dough the night before and refrigerate it. Let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before proceeding with rolling and filling.
- For a richer caramel, you can add a pinch of salt to the caramel filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: caramel rolls, holiday baking, Christmas, Thanksgiving, easy baking, sweet rolls, cinnamon rolls