Easy 30 Minute Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans (see note)
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce, heated until pourable (see note)
- One 8-oz can refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Sea salt, optional
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 268g | |
| Calories 993 | |
| Calories from Fat 289 | 29% |
| Total Fat 34.25g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 4.43g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium 269mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 184.27g | 49% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 15% |
| Sugars 104.06g | 69% |
| Protein 4.39g | 7% |
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