Easy Christmas Morning Monkey Bread (Print Version)

Gooey pull-apart cinnamon bread with sweet glaze, perfect for a festive morning gathering.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough

→ Cinnamon Sugar

02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Butter Mixture

04 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Glaze (optional)

07 - 1 cup powdered sugar
08 - 2–3 tablespoons milk

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - Cut each biscuit into quarters.
03 - Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a large zip-top bag. Add biscuit pieces, seal the bag, and shake until pieces are evenly coated.
04 - Arrange half of the coated biscuit pieces evenly in the prepared Bundt pan.
05 - Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Drizzle half of this mixture over the layered biscuit pieces in the pan.
06 - Place the remaining coated biscuit pieces on top in the Bundt pan, then drizzle the rest of the butter mixture evenly over them.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
08 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm bread before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with refrigerated biscuit dough
  • Sweet and shareable breakfast treat
02 -
  • Can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning
  • Serve warm for best texture
03 -
  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts between layers for extra flavor
  • Use chilled biscuit dough to make coating easier
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