Rolls turned French

French Toast Bake

Made: January 15, 2012

Ingredients

- 2 Tablespoons butter; melted
- 1 tube refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Additional maple syrup, optional

Directions

- Preheat oven to 375 F
- Spread melted butter in an non-greased 8-in square baking dish
- Separate dough into 8 rolls; set icing aside
- Arrange roll pieces over butter in baking dish
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs, with cream, cinnamon and vanilla until well blended
- Gently pour egg mixture over roll pieces in dish
- Sprinkle pecans over top
- Drizzle 1/2 cup syrup over everything
- Bake for 16 to 24 minutes or until golden brown
- Cool for 15 minutes
- Transfer icing into a small microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave on medium power for 7 to 12 seconds
- Drizzle icing over top and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar
- Serve with warmed maple syrup, if desired

I didn't have any whipping cream, so I used milk instead. I feel like I should've used more milk as they were slightly dry. I baked them for 20 minutes and they were nice and golden. Overall, they were quite delish :)

(Recipe from: Rock your rolls)