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Apricot-pecan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Ingredients

1 (6-oz.) package dried apricots
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c butter, softened
1 (26.4-oz.) package frozen biscuits
3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
1 c powdered sugar
All-purpose flour
3 tbsps milk
1/2 c sliced pecans, toasted

Directions

Step #1 Arrange frozen biscuits, with sides touching, in 3 rows of 4 biscuits on a lightly floured surface.
Step #2 Let stand 30 to 45 mins or until biscuits are thawed but still cool to the touch.
Step #3 Pour boiling water to cover over dried apricots, & let this stand 10 mins; drain well.
Step #4 Chop apricots.
Step #5 Sprinkle top thawed biscuits lightly with flour.
Step #6 Press biscuit edges together, & pat to form a 10- x 12-inch rectangle of dough; spread evenly with softened butter.
Step #7 Stir together brown sugar & cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over butter.
Step #8 Sprinkle top sliced apricots & pecans evenly over brown sugar mixture.
Step #9 Roll up, starting at one long end; cut into 12 (about 1-inch-thick) slices.
Step #10 Place rolls into a lightly greased 10-inch cast-iron skillet, 10-inch round pan, or 9-inch square pan.
Step #11 Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 mins or until center rolls are golden brown & done; cool slightly.
Step #12 Stir together 1 c powdered sugar, 3 Tbsp.
Step #13 milk, & 1/2 tsp.
Step #14 vanilla; drizzle evenly over rolls.
Step #15 Cinnamon-Raisin Rolls: Prepare Apricot-Pecan Cinnamon Rolls as directed, substituting 1 c golden raisins for 1 (6-oz.
Step #16 ) package dried apricots.
Step #17 Peaches-and-Cream Cinnamon Rolls: Prepare Apricot-Pecan Cinnamon Rolls as directed, substituting 1/2 (8-oz.
Step #18 ) package softened cream cheese for 1/4 c butter & 1 (6-oz.
Step #19 ) package dried peaches for 1 (6-oz.
Step #20 ) package dried apricots.
Step #21 Chocolate-Cherry-Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls: Prepare Apricot-Pecan Cinnamon Rolls as directed, substituting 1/2 (8-oz.
Step #22 ) package softened cream cheese for 1/4 c butter, 1 (6-oz.
Step #23 ) package dried cherries for 1 (6-oz.
Step #24 ) package dried apricots, & 1 c semisweet chocolate morsels for 1/2 c pecans.
Enjoy the Apricot-Pecan Cinnamon Rolls recipe