Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread (Printable)

A gooey, caramelized pull-apart with cinnamon, brown sugar, and buttery layers perfect for cozy sharing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (16 oz 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup bundt pan with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Open cinnamon roll cans, separate each roll, and cut each into quarters. Reserve icing for later.
03 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a large zip-top bag. Add dough pieces and shake to coat evenly.
04 - Place half of the coated dough pieces into the prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle half the optional nuts and raisins, if using. Repeat layering with remaining dough and add-ins.
05 - Mix melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl until combined. Pour evenly over the layered dough in the bundt pan.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cover with foil if top browns too quickly.
07 - Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
08 - Drizzle reserved cinnamon roll icing over warm monkey bread. Serve immediately, pulling pieces apart.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare with just 25 minutes of hands-on time.
  • Transforms easy canned cinnamon rolls into an impressive dessert experience.
  • Perfect for sharing—pulls apart naturally for gatherings.
  • Customizable with nuts or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
  • A gooey, caramelized finish that delights every time.
02 -
  • Make sure to grease your bundt pan well to prevent sticking of the sticky caramelized dough.
  • Reserve the cinnamon roll icing to drizzle at the end—this adds a signature finishing touch of extra sweetness and gooeyness.
  • If the bread browns too quickly during baking, loosely tent with foil to prevent burning while finishing cooking.
  • Customize add-ins to your taste—nuts for crunch or dried fruit for chewiness.
  • Use a zip-top bag for an easy way to coat dough pieces evenly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
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