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Sticky Pecan Challah Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings

3 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds challah dough
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1 cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
  • 1 egg whisked

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Stir together cinnamon, brown sugar, honey, pecans and salt.
  • Roll challah dough into a 11x17 inch rectangle. Brush evoo over dough. Spread filling on dough, leaving a 1 inch border. Roll lengthwise and pinch to close.
  • Using a piece of thread or plain (not flavored) dental floss, cut ½ thick rounds (place thread under dough and criss-cross ends of the thread to neatly cut and not squish dough.
  • Place a teaspoon of chocolate in the center of each round. Brush dough with additional egg.
  • Transfer to parchment lined baking sheet. cover and allow to rise 30 minutes.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.