Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread (Printable)

Soft cinnamon rolls layered with caramel sauce and cinnamon sugar for a comforting pull-apart.

# What You Need:

→ 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 and separate each roll. Cut each roll into quarters and reserve the icing.
03 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a large zip-top bag; add dough pieces and shake until evenly coated.
04 - Place half of the coated dough pieces in the bundt pan. Sprinkle with half the 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, then pour evenly over dough in the pan.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. If top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
07 - Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto serving plate. Drizzle reserved icing over warm bread and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make with canned cinnamon roll dough.
  • Pull-apart style perfect for sharing with family and friends.
  • Warm, gooey, and bursting with cinnamon-caramel flavor.
  • Customizable with nuts and raisins to suit your taste.
02 -
  • Make sure to grease the bundt pan thoroughly to avoid sticking.
  • Shake the dough pieces well in the sugar-cinnamon bag for an even coating.
  • Check the bread towards the end of baking and cover with foil if browning too fast.
  • Use a zip-top bag for easy mixing and minimal cleanup.
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