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Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Sticky Buns

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
Delight in these warm, spiced pumpkin sticky buns topped with crunchy pecans, perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2½ teaspoons instant yeast
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ⅜ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • ½ cup pumpkin purée (room temperature)

Filling & Topping

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • ¼ cup dark corn syrup
  • ⅔ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup dark corn syrup
  • ⅓ cup pecans (chopped)

Instructions 

  • Prepare the dough by mixing flour, sugar, yeast, pumpkin pie spice, salt, milk, butter, and egg; knead until smooth.
  • Let the dough rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  • Roll out the dough, spread pumpkin purée and butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar, spices, and pecans.
  • Roll up the dough and cut into individual buns; place in a baking dish.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For best results, use fresh pumpkin purée and ensure dough is well kneaded.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin