Imagine waking up to the most irresistible aroma of warm, freshly baked biscuits swirled with cinnamon and crunchy pecans - a breakfast dream that's about to become your delicious reality! These Pecan Cinnamon Roll Biscuits are not just another morning treat; they're a game-changing fusion of flaky biscuits and gooey cinnamon rolls that will transform your breakfast routine forever. With a golden, buttery exterior, a warm cinnamon-pecan center, and a sweet glaze that melts in your mouth, these biscuits are guaranteed to make your taste buds dance and your family beg for seconds.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup icing sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and white sugar. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Using a pastry cutter or cold fingers, cut cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually pour in milk and mix until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- In a separate small bowl, mix chopped pecans, cinnamon, and brown sugar to create the filling.
- Sprinkle the pecan-cinnamon mixture evenly across the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll the dough tightly from the long side, creating a log-like shape.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 8 equal rounds.
- Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each biscuit.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and edges are crisp.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing icing sugar and milk until smooth.
- Remove biscuits from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the prepared glaze over warm biscuits before serving.
Tips
- Keep your butter COLD: The secret to ultra-flaky biscuits is using ice-cold butter and handling it minimally.
- Don't overwork the dough: Mix just until ingredients combine to ensure tender biscuits.
- Use a sharp knife when slicing: This helps create clean, even rounds without compressing the dough.
- Check your oven temperature: Every oven is slightly different, so start checking at 15 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Serve warm: These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven when the glaze is still warm and gooey.
- Make ahead tip: You can prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate, then bake fresh in the morning for a quick breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg
