Save A festive, gooey pull-apart bread coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a sweet glaze—perfect for sharing on Christmas morning.
This Monkey Bread quickly became a family tradition because it's both comforting and fun to eat.
Ingredients
- Dough: 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough
- Cinnamon Sugar: 1 cup granulated sugar , 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Butter Mixture: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter , melted , 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar , 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Glaze (optional): 1 cup powdered sugar , 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick spray or butter.
- Step 2:
- Cut each biscuit into quarters.
- Step 3:
- In a large zip-top bag , combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Add biscuit pieces , seal , and shake until evenly coated.
- Step 4:
- Arrange half of the coated biscuit pieces in the prepared Bundt pan.
- Step 5:
- In a small bowl , mix melted butter , brown sugar , and vanilla. Drizzle half over the biscuit pieces in the pan.
- Step 6:
- Add remaining biscuit pieces , then drizzle with the rest of the butter mixture.
- Step 7:
- Bake for 30–35 minutes , or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
- Step 8:
- Let cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes , then invert onto a serving plate.
- Step 9:
- For the glaze , whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm monkey bread before serving , if desired.
Pin it This recipe brings back joyful family mornings filled with laughter and sticky fingers.
Required Tools
Bundt pan , Mixing bowls , Measuring cups and spoons , Whisk , Zip-top bag
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (gluten) , milk , and possibly eggs (in biscuit dough). Always check labels on biscuit dough for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 370 , Total Fat: 15 g , Carbohydrates: 56 g , Protein: 4 g per serving
Pin it This monkey bread is a delicious way to start your holiday morning and impress your loved ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What type of dough is used for this bread?
Refrigerated biscuit dough is used for easy preparation and soft, fluffy texture.
- → How is the cinnamon sugar mixture applied?
Biscuit pieces are shaken in a bag with cinnamon and sugar to ensure even coating on each piece.
- → Can this bread be prepared in advance?
Yes, it can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning for convenience.
- → What pan is recommended for baking?
A 10-inch Bundt pan helps create the classic shape and ensures even baking.
- → Is the glaze necessary?
The glaze is optional but adds a smooth sweetness that complements the cinnamon sugar coating.