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Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Recipe

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This Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, featuring bite-sized dough pieces coated in cinnamon sugar, layered in a bundt pan, and baked with a buttery brown sugar glaze. Finished with a warm drizzle of sweet icing, this pull-apart treat is perfect for sharing during breakfast or brunch.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar

Main Ingredient

  • 35 ounces cans Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls (icing reserved)

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a tube pan or bundt pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, mixing well to create a cinnamon-sugar coating.
  3. Cut and Coat Dough: Open the cinnamon roll cans and cut each roll into quarters. Toss these pieces in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until they are evenly coated with the cinnamon sugar.
  4. Layer in Pan: Arrange the coated cinnamon roll pieces evenly in the prepared bundt pan, building up layers for an even bake.
  5. Prepare Brown Sugar Butter Glaze: Melt the unsalted butter in a bowl, then stir in the packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  6. Pour Glaze Over Dough: Drizzle the brown sugar butter glaze evenly over the layered cinnamon roll pieces, ensuring it seeps into all crevices for rich flavor.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top of the monkey bread turns golden brown and the dough is fully cooked through.
  8. Cool and Invert: Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes to set, then carefully flip it onto a plate or cake stand to release the pull-apart bread.
  9. Drizzle Icing and Serve: Warm the reserved icing from the cinnamon rolls until pourable, then drizzle it generously over the monkey bread. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious treat!

Notes

  • To prevent sticking, ensure your bundt pan is well-greased or consider using a non-stick spray.
  • Use fresh cinnamon rolls for best texture and flavor.
  • You can warm the icing gently in the microwave for about 15 seconds to make it easier to drizzle.
  • Leftovers can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days and warmed before serving.
  • For a nuttier variation, consider sprinkling chopped pecans or walnuts between the layers before baking.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/cinnamon-roll-monkey-bread-recipe/