Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread (Printable)

Sweet cinnamon rolls baked into a caramelized, pull-apart treat with nuts and icing drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (16 ounces each) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough with icing

→ Sugar Mixture

02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

→ Caramel Sauce

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

→ Optional Add-Ins

06 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
07 - 1/2 cup raisins

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup bundt pan with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Open the cinnamon roll cans, separate each roll, then cut each into quarters. Reserve the icing for later.
03 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a large zip-top bag. Add dough pieces and shake until fully coated.
04 - Arrange half the coated dough pieces in the bundt pan, sprinkle with half of the nuts and raisins if using, then repeat with remaining dough and add-ins.
05 - Mix melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl until combined, then pour evenly over the layered dough in the pan.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too fast.
07 - Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, invert onto a serving plate, drizzle with the reserved icing, and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to make using store-bought cinnamon roll dough for convenience.
  • Sticky caramel sauce creates an irresistible gooey texture.
  • Perfect for sharing and ideal for festive breakfasts or dessert.
02 -
  • Use a large zip-top bag to evenly coat dough pieces for less mess.
  • Cover the bundt pan loosely with foil if the bread browns too quickly.
  • Allow the bread to cool 10 minutes before removing to maintain its shape.
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