Monkey Bread Rolls

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   The night before, grease a baking sheet with shortening.

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   Place frozen rolls about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.

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   Cover with plastic wrap.

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   Chill in refrigerator overnight to let dough thaw and begin to rise.

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   Generously grease twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with shortening.

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   Divide the pecans evenly among the muffin cups.

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   Save until Step 4.

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   Turn on oven to 350 degrees.

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   Put butter in a microwave-safe bowl.

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    Cover bowl with waxed paper.

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    microwave on 100% power (high) for 20 seconds or until butter is melted.

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    Using hot pads, remove bowl from microwave.

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    Place sugar in a small bowl.

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    Use kitchen scissors to cut each roll in four pieces.

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    Dip each piece into melted butter, then roll in sugar.

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    Place two dough pieces in each prepared muffin cup.

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    Drizzle with any remaining melted butter; sprinkle with remaining sugar.

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    In a small bowl combine ice cream topping and maple-flavored syrup; drizzle over top of rolls.

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    Place muffin pan in a large shallow baking pan.

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    Put pan in oven.

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    Bake about 20 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.

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    Turn off oven.

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    Use hot pads to remove pan from oven.

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    Place pan on a wire rack and cool 1 minute.

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    Place large plate on top of muffin pan.

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    Using hot pads turn plate and pan over so plate is on the bottom.

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    Carefully lift muffin pan to invert rolls onto plate.

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    Spoon any topping and nuts that remain in muffin cups onto rolls.

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    Cool slighty.

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    Serve warm.

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    Serve with scrambled eggs, mixed fresh fruit, and orange juice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.