Description
These Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, featuring crispy bacon, a rich bourbon-maple flavor, and a smooth, creamy frosting. Ideal for any breakfast, brunch, or holiday treat, these rolls will impress anyone with their delightful aroma and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
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1 pound thick-cut bacon
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½ cup brown sugar
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4 tablespoons maple syrup
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2 tablespoons bourbon
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1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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¾ cup water
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons instant yeast
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¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
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½ cup whole milk, room temperature
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1 large egg, room temperature
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Tangzhong (flour and water mixture)
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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⅔ cup light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1 cup candied bacon strips (from above)
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
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2 oz cream cheese, room temperature
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¾ cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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½ – 1 teaspoon bourbon
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½ cup candied bacon strips, for topping
Instructions
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Make Candied Bacon:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place bacon strips on the sheet. Mix brown sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, and black pepper, then brush over the bacon. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool and chop into strips. -
Prepare Dough:
In a small bowl, whisk together flour and water to create tangzhong. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt, milk, egg, and tangzhong. Mix until dough forms, then knead for 10 minutes. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. -
Roll & Fill Dough:
Punch down dough and roll it out into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter, sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and candied bacon. Roll tightly and cut into 12 pieces. -
Bake Rolls:
Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. -
Make Frosting:
Beat together butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and bourbon until smooth. -
Assemble Rolls:
Drizzle frosting over warm cinnamon rolls and top with more candied bacon. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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For a stronger bourbon flavor, increase the amount of bourbon in the frosting.
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To make ahead, prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate overnight. Let rise for 30 minutes before baking in the morning.
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These rolls are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls, Bacon Cinnamon Rolls, Maple Cinnamon Rolls, Bourbon Cinnamon Rolls, Holiday Breakfast Treats, Savory Sweet Rolls