Nutty Cranberry Sticky Buns

By yollymg

Cranberries and pecans give these sticky buns a taste of Christmastime. But they're so good, you'll want to make them year-round!

Ingredients

• 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Sprinkle with cranberries and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into nine slices.

In a small bowl, combine the butter, maple syrup and remaining brown sugar; spread onto the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with pecans. Place rolls, cut sides down, over pecans.

Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Yield: 9 buns.