Sticky Brown Sugar and Pecan Buns

Submitted by Chris Reynolds

"I found this recipe in Woman's Day."

 

• Ready In: 37mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 12 slices
• 1⁄2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F Place a slice of butter in each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin. Top with the brown sugar, then the pecans,.
2. Unfold a sheet of puff pastry onto a cutting board. Gently rub 1/2 tsp cinnamon onto one side of one sheet. Cut into 6 strips (about 1-1/2" wide). Holding the strip at each end, loosely twist, the shape into a coil. Tuck the end under the center and place on top of the nuts. Repeat with remaining sheet.
3. Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately invert onto a baking sheet. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.