Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread (Printable Version)

Sweet pull-apart cinnamon rolls baked with caramelized layers, ideal for cozy gatherings and sharing.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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, reserving the icing.
03 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a large zip-top bag. Add dough pieces and shake to coat evenly.
04 - Layer half of the coated dough pieces in the prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle half of the nuts and raisins if using. Repeat with remaining dough and add-ins.
05 - Mix melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Pour evenly over dough layers in the pan.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. If browning too fast, cover loosely with foil.
07 - Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate.
08 - Drizzle reserved cinnamon roll icing over the warm pull-apart bread. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare with refrigerated cinnamon roll dough.
  • Delivers soft, gooey, caramelized bites perfect for sharing.
  • A versatile dessert that can be customized with nuts or raisins.
  • Great for cozy weekend breakfasts or sweet treats.
02 -
  • Use a large zip-top bag to easily and evenly coat dough pieces with cinnamon sugar.
  • If the top browns too quickly during baking, loosely cover with foil to prevent burning.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before inverting to keep the shape intact.
  • Reserve and drizzle all the cinnamon roll icing for an extra sweet finish.
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