Easy Molasses Sticky Buns

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.

Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

Your family will jump out of bed when they smell these ooey-gooey caramel rolls baking in the oven. The tender treats look as delicious as they taste! —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

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Easy Molasses Sticky Buns

Yield: 1 dozen
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 loaves (16 ounces each) frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • molasses sauce:
    • 1 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1/4 cup molasses

Directions

  1. Roll out each loaf of bread dough into a 10-in. square. Spread with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seams to seal. Cut each loaf into six slices.
  2. For sauce, in a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter, water and molasses to a boil. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place rolls, cut side down, in molasses sauce.
  3. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in dish for 5 minutes; invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.
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