Save A festive, gooey pull-apart bread coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a sweet glaze—perfect for sharing on Christmas morning.
I first made this monkey bread for Christmas morning and it was an instant hit with my family.
Ingredients
- Dough: 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough
- Cinnamon Sugar: 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Butter Mixture: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter melted 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Glaze (optional): 1 cup powdered sugar 2 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick spray or butter.
- Step 2:
- Cut each biscuit into quarters.
- Step 3:
- In a large zip-top bag combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Add biscuit pieces seal and shake until evenly coated.
- Step 4:
- Arrange half of the coated biscuit pieces in the prepared Bundt pan.
- Step 5:
- In a small bowl mix melted butter brown sugar and vanilla. Drizzle half over the biscuit pieces in the pan.
- Step 6:
- Add remaining biscuit pieces then drizzle with the rest of the butter mixture.
- Step 7:
- Bake for 30 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
- Step 8:
- Let cool in the pan for 5 10 minutes then invert onto a serving plate.
- Step 9:
- For the glaze whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm monkey bread before serving if desired.
Save Enjoying this monkey bread is a cherished tradition my family looks forward to every Christmas morning.
Required Tools
Bundt pan Mixing bowls Measuring cups and spoons Whisk Zip-top bag
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) milk and possibly eggs in biscuit dough Always check labels on biscuit dough for allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 370 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 56 g Protein 4 g per serving
Save This monkey bread recipe is sure to add warmth and joy to your holiday morning.
Recipe Help & FAQs
- → What dough is best for this bread?
Refrigerated biscuit dough works well for easy handling and a soft, tender texture.
- → Can I add nuts to this bread?
Yes, chopped pecans or walnuts can be layered between pieces for extra flavor and crunch.
- → How should I bake this pull-apart bread?
Bake it in a greased 10-inch Bundt pan at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- → Is it necessary to make the glaze?
The glaze adds sweetness and moisture but can be omitted if you prefer a less sweet finish.
- → Can this be prepared in advance?
Yes, you can assemble it the night before and bake fresh in the morning for convenience.
- → What is the texture of this pull-apart bread?
It’s soft and gooey inside with a sweet, slightly crisp cinnamon sugar coating outside.