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Sticky Buns are gooey, caramel-infused, breakfast rolls that are so delicious, you won’t be able to stop at just one! Simple and quick to throw together, these are going to become a go-to for your family breakfast.
I love a delicious and hearty breakfast, and these sticky buns pair perfectly with just about anything savory. Serve these with a side of Perfectly Scrambled Eggs and Baked Bacon, or a tasty Breakfast Sausage Avocado Burrito and make your breakfast a feast.
Amazing Sticky Buns
I look forward to Christmas every year just for these Sticky Buns. My boy’s grandma introduced me to them, and then we were instantly hooked! And they have been a family tradition ever since. Not only are they insanely delicious, but they are so easy to make!
An ooey, gooey caramel-like glaze on tops of delicious pull-apart bread makes it easy to see why everyone goes crazy over these. I love a delicious overnight meal option because then I can take the time to prepare it, and once the crazy morning hits, we already have breakfast (and a delicious one at that!) waiting. These sticky buns are perfect for breakfast or brunch, and they feed a crowd!
Easy Sticky Bun Ingredients
Just six ingredients in these fabulous buns! No one can resist these delicate rolls covered in a sticky sweet, nutty sauce. You and your family are going to love them. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact ingredient measurements.
- Chopped Pecans: These are optional, but I love the crunch they add.
- Frozen Rolls: I used Rhodes Rolls, but if you have a favorite brand of frozen rolls, they’ll work just fine.
- Cook and Serve Butterscotch pudding: This has to be the cook and serve pudding, NOT INSTANT.
- Cinnamon: Adds a bit of spice.
- Brown Sugar: Together with the butter and pudding creates a delicious caramel sauce.
- Butter: I used unsalted butter in this recipe
Making Homemade Sticky Buns
They are super easy and quick to throw together too! Using frozen dough is the big secret and what. makes this makes so effortless. You are going to love everything about these.
- Place: Place the chopped nuts in a well-greased bundt pan. Then evenly distribute 20 frozen rolls.
- Sprinkle: Pour the pudding mix powder over the rolls. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Melt: In a microwave bowl, mix the butter and the brown sugar. Drizzle over the rolls.
- Cover: Cover and let rise in a cool place overnight.
- Bake: In the morning, bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 min. Let cool in the pan for 5 min, then turn out onto a plate or platter and serve.
Tips and Variations
- Nuts: While using pecans is optional, adding them to the sticky buns adds a delightful crunch. But if you prefer walnuts, you can use them instead.
- Brown, don’t Burn: To prevent the tops from burning, cover the sticky buns with a sheet of aluminum foil after the first 10 minutes of cooking.
- Prevent Dripping: If you are worried about caramel dripping over the sides, place the bundt pan on a cookie sheet while baking.
- Pan: If you don’t have a bundt pan, you can use a 9×13 pan instead. Grease the pan, arrange the nuts, and place the rolls in a single layer on top. Pour the mixture of pudding, cinnamon, and butter over the rolls, and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.
Storing Leftovers
These delicious sticky buns make delicious leftovers! Here is how you can store them and enjoy them all week long:
- At Room Temperature: leftover sticky buns can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days when tightly covered.
- To Reheat: When you are ready to eat your leftovers, you can simply warm them back up in the microwave.
*Freezing sticky buns is not recommended*
More Delicious Overnight Breakfast Recipes
It’s always nice to wake up knowing that a delicious breakfast is cooked and waiting for you! Here are some more ideas for overnight breakfast recipes. From sweet to savory, there is something for everyone!
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Sticky Buns
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
- 20 frozen Rhodes Rolls
- 1 3.5 ounce package cook and serve regular butterscotch pudding (Not Instant)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Grease a bundt pan. Add chopped nuts if using. Place the 20 rhodes rolls in pan.
- Sprinkle 1/2 package Jello Butterscotch pudding on top. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top.
- Melt the butter and mix with the brown sugar. Drizzle over rolls.
- Cover with a damp cloth and raise overnight. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Cook for about 10 minutes and then cover with aluminum foil. The top browns fast! The aluminum foil will help them to cook throughout and not brown the top quite as fast.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These look awesome and super easy for Christmas morning. Do you only use 1/2 a package of pudding? Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Yes only use 1/2 of the package. 🙂 Merry Christmas to you!
I’ve made this recipe for Christmas for a decade now. We love it! I like to slightly defrost the rolls enough to chop them into fourths so they all get super gooey. Mm can’t wait for Christmas!
Do you put in refrigerator overnight or leave on counter to raise?
I leave it on the counter. 🙂
I’ve had this recipe since 1980. It was called 10 O’Clock Rolls then. So easy, delicious and impressive to make for company. 5 Stars
Just checking: we put them in the oven frozen or thawed? Thank you!
Frozen. They will thaw overnight. 🙂
What type of Rhodes rolls? The cinnamon bun variety? And where do you buy Rhodes rolls in canada?
Just the plain dinner rolls. 🙂
Did you ever reply to James about the baking/cooking directions and times (25 minutes followed by 10 minutes)? Thanks.
Sorry! I should clarify that. The cook time total is 25 minutes. I put them in the oven for 10 minutes and then cover the top with foil for the last 15 minutes so the top doesn’t brown quite as fast and it gets cooked throughout.
Do you use a small or large package of the Butterscotch cook and serve pudding?
Its the smaller size
Looks delicious! On step 4, you noted to bake for 25 minutes, then the next sentence you note to cook for an additional 10. Does this mean bake an additional 10 minutes?
I think she means to cover with foil after the first 10 min of baking time.
Yes! Thanks for clarifying that for me. 🙂
1/2 of WHAT of butter? Cup, stick, Tbls? Thanks.
1/2 cup. Sorry I have fixed that!
I made these this weekend and they turned out wonderful!!
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Would I find Rhodes Rolls in Florida?
YEs. Look in the frozen bread section at your grocery store.
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My sister and I used to make a version of these for breakfast on the weekends for the family. We called it monkey bread. Yours looks perfectly ooey-gooey!
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These look super delicious! I love sticky buns 🙂
My aunt used to make a recipe with butterscotch pudding and I’ve been searching for one for years! I was so excited to see it on the ingredient list!! Going to make these this morning for our early family Christmas.