Gooey Caramel Cinnamon Rolls

The smell of gooey cinnamon rolls baking in a caramel mixture of brown sugar, butter, and molasses is definitely a treat to wake up to!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 343 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar, divided
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• 10 tablespoons butter, melted and divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix water and yeast together in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk buttermilk and oil into the yeast mixture. Stir in flour, salt, and baking soda until dough comes together.

Step 4

Turn dough out onto a floured work surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Let dough rest for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Whisk 3/4 cup brown sugar, 4 tablespoons melted butter, and cinnamon together in a bowl.

Step 6

Roll dough out into a 12-inch long rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Spread cinnamon mixture evenly on top. Roll up lengthwise into a log; cut into 1-inch slices using a serrated knife.

Step 7

Whisk remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar, 6 tablespoons melted butter, and molasses together in a small bowl. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Arrange dough slices on top. Cover and let rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.