Save Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread is the ultimate cozy dessert for weekend mornings or gatherings with family. This warm, pull-apart treat features sweet cinnamon roll dough pieces baked into a gooey, caramelized monkey bread, offering a delightful blend of tender cinnamon bites and rich caramel sauce. Perfectly easy to prepare, it turns classic cinnamon rolls into a shareable, irresistible indulgence.
Save This recipe transforms simple refrigerated cinnamon rolls into a decadent, communal dessert that fills your kitchen with the aromas of cinnamon and caramel. The bundt pan layering creates bite-sized dough pieces enveloped in a buttery brown sugar glaze, delivering that perfect monkey bread pull-apart experience.
Ingredients
- Dough
- 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (with icing)
- Sugar Mixture
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- Optional Add-Ins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup bundt pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- Prepare dough
- Open the cinnamon roll cans and separate each roll. Cut each roll into quarters. Reserve the icing.
- Coat dough pieces
- In a large zip-top bag, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Add the dough pieces and shake until coated.
- Layer dough and add-ins
- Layer half of the dough pieces in the prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle with half of the nuts and raisins, if using. Repeat with remaining dough and add-ins.
- Make caramel sauce and pour
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Pour evenly over the dough in the pan.
- Bake
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Cool and invert
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Finish and serve
- Drizzle reserved cinnamon roll icing over the warm monkey bread. Serve immediately, pulling pieces apart.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
Add a pinch of orange zest to the cinnamon sugar mixture to give the monkey bread a fresh, citrusy aroma that complements the sweetness. Baking the bread covered with foil during the final minutes can help prevent over-browning if your oven runs hot.
Varianten und Anpassungen
For a fruity twist, swap the nuts for chopped apples to add some natural sweetness and texture. Feel free to omit the add-ins entirely if you prefer a simpler version focused solely on the classic cinnamon and caramel flavors.
Serviervorschläge
Enjoy this Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread fresh and warm, paired beautifully with a hot cup of coffee or rich hot chocolate for the ultimate cozy treat that brings everyone together.
Save This Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread reliably turns simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s enjoyable year-round. Whether for a holiday brunch or a casual weekend treat, its comforting sweetness and tender texture keep everyone coming back for more.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of pan is best for baking this bread?
A 12-cup bundt pan works best to create even layers and the signature pull-apart shape.
- → Can I add nuts or fruit to this dish?
Yes, chopped pecans, walnuts, or raisins can be added between layers for additional texture and flavor.
- → How do I prevent the top from browning too quickly?
If the top starts browning early, cover loosely with foil and continue baking until done.
- → Is it necessary to use canned cinnamon roll dough?
Using refrigerated cinnamon roll dough simplifies preparation, but homemade dough can be substituted if preferred.
- → Can I serve this warm or at room temperature?
It’s best served warm to enjoy the gooey caramel and soft texture, but it’s still delicious at room temperature.