Cinnamon-Date-Pecan Rolls with Maple Glaze

These frosted sweet rolls make a delectable breakfast or holiday brunch offering.

Yield: 18 rolls (serving size: 1 roll)

Ingredients

• Dough:
• 1  teaspoon  granulated sugar
• 1  package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 3/4  cup  warm water (100° to 110°)
• 1/3  cup  granulated sugar
• 3  tablespoons  butter, melted
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1  large egg
• 3 1/4  cups  all-purpose flour (about 14 1/2 ounces)
• Cooking spray
• 
  Filling:
• 2/3  cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon  ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon  grated orange rind
• 2  tablespoons  butter, melted
• 3/4  cup  chopped pitted dates
• 1/4  cup  chopped pecans, toasted
• 
  Glaze:
• 1  cup  powdered sugar
• 2  tablespoons  maple syrup
• 1  tablespoon  fat-free milk

Preparation

To prepare dough, dissolve 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and yeast in 3/4 cup warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Combine 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, salt, and egg in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture; beat with a mixer at medium speed until blended.

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Gradually add 3 cups flour to yeast mixture, beating mixture on low speed until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface.

To prepare filling, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and rind in a small bowl. Roll dough into a 15 x 10-inch rectangle; brush with 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle dates and pecans over sugar mixture. Beginning with a long side, roll up jelly-roll fashion; pinch seam to seal (do not seal ends of roll). Cut roll into 18 (1/2-inch) slices. Place slices, cut sides up, in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, about 1 hour or until rolls have doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 375°.

Uncover dough. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.

To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar, syrup, and milk in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

226 (20% from fat)

Fat:

4.9g (sat 2.2g,mono 1.6g,poly 0.6g)

Protein:

3.2g

Carbohydrate:

43.4g

Fiber:

1.5g

Cholesterol:

20mg

Iron:

1.5mg

Sodium:

96mg

Calcium:

21mg