Description
This cinnamon roll monkey bread is a gooey, pull-apart treat thatโs perfect for breakfast or dessert! Made with store-bought cinnamon roll dough, itโs coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked to golden perfection. Topped with a creamy glaze, itโs irresistible and easy to make!
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Ingredients
For the Monkey Bread:
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2 cans (16.3 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
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1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Glaze:
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Reserved icing from cinnamon roll cans
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1-2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease a Bundt pan or round baking dish with non-stick spray. -
Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. -
Assemble the Monkey Bread:
Open the cinnamon roll cans and separate the rolls. Cut each roll into 4-6 pieces.
Dip each piece into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Layer the coated pieces evenly in the prepared pan. -
Bake:
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the monkey bread is golden brown and cooked through. -
Make the Glaze:
In a small bowl, mix the reserved icing from the cinnamon roll cans with 1-2 tablespoons of milk until smooth and pourable. -
Serve:
Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate. Drizzle with the glaze and serve warm.
Notes
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Add chopped nuts or raisins between the layers for extra texture and flavor.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
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For a festive touch, add a sprinkle of powdered sugar or extra cinnamon on top.