Dulce De Leche Cinnamon Rolls (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 can of sweetened condensed milk.
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1/2 cup warm whole milk.
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115 g melted unsalted butter (for the dough).
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130 g soft brown sugar.
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1 packet dry yeast.
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2 tbsp cinnamon.
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625 g flour.
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115 g melted butter (for spreading).
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50 g granulated sugar.
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1 tsp baking powder.
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2 tsp salt.
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60 g pecans.
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100 g cream cheese.
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4 tbsp butter (for frosting).
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4 tbsp whole milk (for frosting).
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1 vanilla bean.
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320 g powdered sugar.
Instructions:
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Place an unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in a pan of simmering water. Allow it to cook for 3 hours, ensuring the can is always fully submerged. Once done, let it cool, preferably overnight, before using.
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In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup of warm whole milk with 115 g of melted unsalted butter and 50 g of granulated sugar. Stir in 1 packet of dry yeast and let it sit for 1 minute to activate.
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Add 500 g of flour to the mixture and stir until a dough forms. Then, add the remaining 125 g of flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, and 2 tsp of salt. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.
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Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread the cooled dulce de leche over the dough, followed by 115 g of melted butter, 130 g of brown sugar, and 2 tbsp of cinnamon.
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Roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into individual rolls and place them in a greased baking tray.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
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In a bowl, whisk 100 g of softened cream cheese, 4 tbsp of butter, 4 tbsp of whole milk, 1 vanilla bean (scraped), and 320 g of powdered sugar until smooth.
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Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, drizzle the frosting over the warm rolls and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Notes:
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Dulce De Leche Cinnamon Rolls combine the rich, caramel flavor of dulce de leche with the classic warmth of cinnamon. Topped with a creamy frosting and crunchy pecans, these rolls are perfect for a weekend treat or special occasion.