13 Caramel Rolls Frozen Bread Dough Recipes – Simple Hacks

Hey there, fellow baking enthusiasts! Today, I’m pumped to share a lineup of 13 caramel roll recipes that’ll make your kitchen smell like heaven. The secret weapon? Frozen bread dough. Yep, this little hack cuts out the hard work of dough-making, leaving you more time to enjoy the gooey, caramel goodness.

I’ll never forget my first attempt at caramel rolls from scratch. I was elbow-deep in flour, and my kitchen looked like a tornado hit it. Then I discovered frozen bread dough, and it was a game-changer. It’s like a shortcut to bakery bliss. In this post, I’ve got 13 recipes—some classic, some wild—all easy enough for anyone to tackle. Let’s get rolling!

1. Classic Caramel Rolls

Nothing beats the original. These are sticky, sweet, and oh-so-simple.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

• Roll out the thawed dough into a big rectangle.
• In a saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar, cream, and vanilla. Stir until it’s smooth and caramel-y.
• Pour half the caramel into a baking dish. Lay the dough on top. Drizzle the rest of the caramel over it.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden.
• Flip it onto a plate while it’s warm. Dig in!

2. Pecan Caramel Rolls

Love a little crunch? Pecans make these rolls irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
• Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, cream, and vanilla until smooth.
• Mix in the pecans.
• Pour half the pecan caramel into a baking dish. Place the dough on top. Top with the rest of the sauce.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
• Invert onto a plate and serve warm.

3. Cinnamon Caramel Rolls

Cinnamon and caramel? A match made in heaven.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter (for caramel)
• 1 cup brown sugar (for caramel)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
• Spread softened butter over it. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Roll it up into a log. Slice into rounds.
• Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, cream, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
• Pour half the caramel into a baking dish. Add the slices. Top with remaining caramel.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
• Flip and serve warm.

4. Apple Caramel Rolls

Think apple pie meets caramel rolls. Yum!

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 2 apples, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
• Spread diced apples over it. Dust with cinnamon.
• Roll it up and cut into slices.
• Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, cream, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
• Pour half the caramel into a baking dish. Add apple slices. Top with the rest of the caramel.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
• Invert and serve warm.

5. Chocolate Caramel Rolls

For my chocolate lovers out there, this one’s a winner.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
• Sprinkle chocolate chips all over it.
• Roll it up and slice into rounds.
• Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, cream, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
• Pour half the caramel into a baking dish. Add chocolate slices. Top with remaining caramel.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
• Flip and serve warm.

6. Cream Cheese Caramel Rolls

A tangy twist that’s downright addictive.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
• Mix cream cheese and sugar. Spread it over the dough.
• Roll it up and cut into slices.
• Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, cream, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
• Pour half the caramel into a baking dish. Add cream cheese slices. Top with the rest.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
• Invert and serve warm.

7. Maple Caramel Rolls

Maple syrup gives these a cozy, breakfast-y vibe.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
• Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, cream, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
• Pour half the maple caramel into a baking dish. Lay the dough on top. Top with the rest.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
• Flip and serve warm.

8. Pumpkin Spice Caramel Rolls

Perfect for fall—or anytime you’re craving that cozy flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
• Spread pumpkin puree over it. Sprinkle with pumpkin spice.
• Roll it up and slice into rounds.
• Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, cream, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
• Pour half the caramel into a baking dish. Add pumpkin slices. Top with the rest.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
• Invert and serve warm.

9. Bacon Caramel Rolls

Sweet and savory? Oh yeah, it works.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
• Sprinkle crumbled bacon over it.
• Roll it up and cut into slices.
• Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, cream, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
• Pour half the caramel into a baking dish. Add bacon slices. Top with the rest.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
• Invert and serve warm.

10. Orange Caramel Rolls

Bright, zesty, and totally refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
• Sprinkle orange zest over it.
• Roll it up and slice into rounds.
• Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, cream, vanilla, and orange juice. Stir until smooth.
• Pour half the orange caramel into a baking dish. Add orange slices. Top with the rest.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
• Invert and serve warm.

11. Almond Caramel Rolls

Nutty and sweet—a classy combo.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp almond extract

Steps:

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
• Sprinkle sliced almonds over it.
• Roll it up and cut into slices.
• Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, cream, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir until smooth.
• Pour half the almond caramel into a baking dish. Add almond slices. Top with the rest.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
• Invert and serve warm.

12. Coffee Caramel Rolls

For those mornings when you need a caffeine kick with your sugar.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
• Sprinkle coffee granules over it.
• Roll it up and slice into rounds.
• Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, cream, vanilla, and a pinch of coffee granules. Stir until smooth.
• Pour half the coffee caramel into a baking dish. Add coffee slices. Top with the rest.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
• Invert and serve warm.

13. Berry Caramel Rolls

Bursting with fruity goodness—perfect for summer vibes.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

• Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
• Spread berries over it.
• Roll it up and cut into slices.
• Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, cream, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
• Pour half the caramel into a baking dish. Add berry slices. Top with the rest.
• Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
• Invert and serve warm.

FAQ

Can I use homemade dough instead of frozen bread dough?

Totally! If you’ve got a killer dough recipe, go for it. Just match the amount to a loaf of frozen dough.

How do I thaw frozen bread dough?

Pop it in the fridge overnight. In a rush? Let it sit at room temp for a few hours—just don’t let it over-rise.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yep! Assemble them, stash in the fridge overnight, then let them warm up a bit before baking.

How do I store leftover caramel rolls?

Keep them in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days. For longer, refrigerate up to a week or freeze for 3 months. Reheat and enjoy!

Can I swap nuts or skip them?

Sure thing! Use walnuts, almonds, or whatever you like. Nut-free? Just leave them out.

Conclusion

There you go—13 caramel roll recipes that prove you don’t need to be a pro to bake something amazing. Frozen bread dough is the hero here, making these hacks quick and fun. I had a blast dreaming up these flavors, and I hope you’ll love them too.

Try them out, tweak them, make them your own. Maybe add a sprinkle of sea salt or a drizzle of chocolate? Go wild! If you whip up a batch, drop a comment or tag me online—I’d love to see your creations. Happy baking, and here’s to kitchens filled with caramel magic!