Easy Molasses Sticky Buns

Total Time

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

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: 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
Easy Molasses Sticky Buns Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 445 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.