Once the rolls come out of the oven, the sauce is drizzled on top ... They're like the softer version of pecan sticky buns but have just as much caramel flavor and gooeyness.

Pastry chef Paola Velez created these pecan-covered treats as a tribute to her Dominican mom's love of both plantains and sticky buns ... Don't worry if the caramel doesn't look smooth when ...

Serve buns warm or at room temperature, topped with caramel glaze and sprinkled with extra cinnamon. Sticky caramel buns are best eaten on day of making.

Simply the best sticky bun ... remove the buns from the fridge while the oven preheats, then proceed as directed. For a nut-free version, the pecans can be omitted from the sauce.

For caramel topping: Heat brown sugar ... Spread topping on the cooled crust and then drizzle with fudge sauce and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Rise and shine! At Crossroads Diner, the morning’s first cinnamon sticky buns have already been out of the oven for hours. Did you snag one? Chef and owner Tom Fleming has breakfast down.

However, what truly distinguishes them is their sticky caramel topping. The pan used to bake sticky buns is coated with a rich, gooey caramel sauce. This luscious concoction can be made with ...