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 became a holiday favorite at our house after we discovered how simple it is to prepare and how delicious it tastes fresh from the oven.
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
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick spray or butter.
- Cut biscuits:
- Cut each biscuit into quarters.
- Coat biscuit pieces:
- In a large zip-top bag combine granulated sugar and cinnamon Add biscuit pieces seal and shake until evenly coated.
- Arrange biscuits:
- Arrange half of the coated biscuit pieces in the prepared Bundt pan.
- Mix butter mixture:
- In a small bowl mix melted butter brown sugar and vanilla Drizzle half over the biscuit pieces in the pan.
- Add remaining biscuits:
- Add remaining biscuit pieces then drizzle with the rest of the butter mixture.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
- Cool and invert:
- Let cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes then invert onto a serving plate.
- Prepare glaze (optional):
- Whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth Drizzle over warm monkey bread before serving if desired.
Save Our family loves gathering around the table Christmas morning to pull apart this sticky sweet bread together and share stories.
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
Save This easy monkey bread is a festive and delicious way to start your holiday morning and makes sharing effortless.
Recipe FAQ
- → What type of dough is best for this bread?
Refrigerated biscuit dough works well for easy preparation and a soft, fluffy texture.
- → Can I add nuts to the bread?
Yes, chopped pecans or walnuts can be layered between pieces for added crunch and flavor.
- → How should the bread be served?
Serve warm to enjoy its gooey texture and enhanced cinnamon aroma.
- → Is glazing necessary?
The glaze is optional but adds a sweet, creamy finish that complements the cinnamon sugar coating.
- → Can this be prepared in advance?
Yes, the dough pieces can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning.