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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Sticky Buns with Biscuits

    Sticky Buns with Biscuits

    BY: Courtney PUBLISHED: Dec 7, 2021 2 Comments UPDATED ON: Dec 12, 2021

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    Sticky buns with biscuits is a shortcut to making a classic sticky bun. You have tender biscuits that are seasoned with cinnamon and sugar, and topped with a caramel and pecan glaze that will wow your family!

    sticky buns in a ceramic dish with one missing

    No one even has to know you used biscuits as the base to this biscuit sticky bun recipe. Whip these up for brunch, weekend breakfast, or even for Christmas morning. An easy sticky buns recipe that won’t leave you stuck in the kitchen for too long.

    Sometimes learning shortcuts in the kitchen will help simplify your time, and allow you to spend more time with your family. Give this easy breakfast recipe a try!

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    Sticky buns ingredients and notes:

    • Biscuits – I used flakey butter layered biscuits. But you are welcome to use what you have on hand. The flakey biscuits offer a lighter texture.
    • Butter – The butter helps the cinnamon and sugar stick but also used in making the buttery maple and pecan topping.
    • Cinnamon and Sugar – You will coat your biscuits in the cinnamon and sugar. This is the secret to taking biscuits and transforming them.
    • Brown Sugar– Light or classic brown sugar works for making the glaze you pour on top. It adds a buttery caramel component to the sauce.
    • Maple Syrup – I recommend real maple syrup for this.
    • Pecans – Use chopped pecans for a nice crunchy component that really throws these buns over the top.⁠
    step by step photos making sticky buns dipping biscuit into butter covering in cinnamon sugar slicing into triangles and then stuffing into baking dish

    Step-by-step instructions:

    For the full ingredient amount and full instructions on how to make pecan sticky buns see the recipe card below.

    1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Grease the pan as directed.
    2. Melt butter in one bowl and then cinnamon and sugar in another.
    3. Dip biscuits in the butter on both sides, and then coat in the cinnamon and sugar.
    4. Arrange biscuits in the pan, spreading them all over. The last biscuits you can cut in quarters and then tuck in spots that are bare.
    5. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the biscuits are done.
    6. While the biscuits are cooking pour the topping items in a pan on the stove. Cook until the sugar is melted and not gritty.
    7. Pour over the top of the biscuits and spread pecans all around the top.
    sticky buns step by step photos making the nut mixture in the pot to pouring the mixture over the buns

    Recipe Tips:

    • Ensure you coat both sides of the biscuits with the butter and the cinnamon sugar mixture. This will help give the biscuits a richer flavor.
    • You can swap the maple out with honey if you would like or leave it out altogether.
    • Leave off the nuts if you are not a fan of pecans. Or you can even use walnuts in replace.
    • You can do a cream cheese topping in replace of the brown sugar mixture if you want a cream cheese based biscuit buns.
    stick bun with pecans and a fork cutting a bite on a plate on a red and white napkin

    Storage and reheating tips:

    • Refrigerate: If you have leftover rolls I recommend refrigerating them in an airtight container. They will store for 3-4 days.
    • Freeze: Place the sticky buns in an airtight container and store for 2-3 months. I recommend a single layer, to prevent them from sticking. Then refrigerate overnight for them to thaw out when you are ready to eat.
    • Reheat: Warm up the rolls in the microwave or consider heating up in the oven. Do 325 degrees F and cover the rolls in foil tightly, to prevent them from burning.

    How to serve:

    These caramel sticky buns are great to serve up for breakfast, brunch or even a dessert. Pair with a side of bacon, sausage, or even a bowl of fresh fruit.

    FAQs

    Does any brand of biscuits work?

    Yes! You can use any brand of biscuits. I recommend using flakey or buttermilk-style biscuits. I don’t think the butter biscuits would bake up that good as the butter specks would affect the texture.

    Can I use cinnamon rolls instead of biscuits?

    Absolutely. Just dip each roll in the butter, and skip the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Then bake the same, and top with the pecan glaze at the end.

    Does this recipe double well?

    You are more than welcome to double the recipe. Use two cans of biscuits for a 9×13 pan, instead of 9×9 size pan.

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    stick bun with pecans and a fork cutting a bite on a plate on a red and white napkin
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    Sticky Buns with Biscuits

    Author: Courtney
    Sticky buns with biscuits is a quick and easy way to make a easy sticky bun that is topped with a caramel glaze and crunchy pecans. A simple and easy breakfast recipe the whole family can enjoy.
    5 from 4 votes

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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy breakfast recipe, easy sticky buns, sticky bun recipe, sticky buns with biscuits,
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Servings: 7 servings
    Calories: 182kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 can Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layer Butter Tasting biscuits
    • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
    • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

    Toppings

    • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 1/2 chopped pecans
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9 or 10 inch cake pan or pie pan with a non-stick spray.
    • In one small bowl, melt the 3tbsp of butter from the biscuit ingredients. In another small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
    • Separate the biscuits. Dip each biscuit into the butter, coating all sides. Then, dip each biscuit into the cinnamon sugar, coating all sides.
    • Arrange the biscuits into your pan, squishing them close together. When you get to the last biscuit or two, and run out of room in the pan, cut the biscuit into quarters; dip and coat the quarters and tuck them into the empty spaces in the pan.
    • Bake for 15-17 minutes, until done.
    • When done baking, pour all of the topping ingredients into a saucepan, stir and melt over medium heat. Drizzle the sauce all over the top and down in the cracks of the biscuits; you may have to use a spatula to spread the pecans around.
    • Best served same day and warm.

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    Notes

    Nutrition will vary depending on which type of biscuits you use.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 55mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

    The nutritional information is automatically calculated and can vary based ingredients and products used. If the nutrition numbers are important for you we recommend calculating them yourself.

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    Family, Food, and Photography are Courtney's passions and you'll see all of that on this blog. She is happily married to her husband Chris and together they have two amazing kiddos!

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    1. Jim s

      January 18, 2025 at 6:52 pm

      Really good

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      • Courtney

        January 19, 2025 at 7:03 pm

        We’re so glad you enjoyed!! Thanks for trying!

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