Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread (Printer-Friendly)

A gooey, caramelized treat with sweet cinnamon rolls baked to golden perfection for cozy gatherings.

# What You'll 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup bundt pan with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Separate cinnamon rolls and cut each into quarters. Reserve icing for later.
03 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a large zip-top bag. Add dough pieces and shake to coat evenly.
04 - Place half the coated dough pieces into the bundt pan. Sprinkle with half the nuts and raisins if using. Repeat with remaining dough and add-ins.
05 - Mix melted butter and brown sugar until combined, then pour evenly over the dough layers in the pan.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly.
07 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
08 - Drizzle reserved icing over the warm pull-apart bread and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with ready-made cinnamon roll dough.
  • A fun, shareable dessert that’s perfect for festive occasions.
  • Customizable with nuts or raisins to suit your taste.
  • Combines the flavors of cinnamon rolls and monkey bread for a unique treat.
02 -
  • Use a zip-top bag to evenly coat dough pieces in cinnamon sugar for less mess.
  • Grease the bundt pan well to ensure easy release of the monkey bread.
  • Cover with foil if browning too quickly to prevent burning.
  • Reserve the icing to drizzle after baking for an extra sweet finish.
  • Let cool slightly before inverting to retain the loaf shape without breaking.
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