Description
This Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread is an easy, gooey, and delicious pull-apart treat made with store-bought cinnamon rolls! Coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked to golden perfection, this monkey bread is perfect for holiday breakfasts, brunch, or a fun weekend treat. Drizzle it with icing for the ultimate sweet finish!
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (12.4 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls, cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- The included icing packets (from the cinnamon rolls)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- Coat the Cinnamon Roll Pieces:
- In a large zip-top bag or bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Add the cinnamon roll quarters and toss until well coated.
- Assemble the Monkey Bread:
- Layer the coated cinnamon roll pieces in the bundt pan.
- If using, sprinkle in chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Make the Caramel Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Add the Icing & Serve:
- Drizzle the reserved icing over the warm monkey bread.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake fresh in the morning.
- Nut-Free Option: Skip the pecans or walnuts.
- Extra Flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg or drizzle with caramel sauce for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread, Easy Monkey Bread, Pull-Apart Bread, Brunch Recipe, Cinnamon Bread
- Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg