Easy Christmas Morning Monkey Bread (Printable Version)

Gooey pull-apart bread coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a sweet glaze for festive mornings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough

→ Cinnamon Sugar

02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Butter Mixture

04 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Glaze (optional)

07 - 1 cup powdered sugar
08 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - Cut each biscuit into quarters to form bite-sized pieces.
03 - Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a large zip-top bag. Add biscuit pieces, seal, and shake until evenly coated.
04 - Place half of the coated biscuit pieces evenly in the prepared Bundt pan.
05 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
06 - Pour half of the butter mixture evenly over the biscuit pieces in the pan.
07 - Layer the remaining coated biscuit pieces on top in the Bundt pan.
08 - Drizzle the rest of the butter mixture over the top layer of biscuit pieces.
09 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
10 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
11 - Whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzle over warm bread before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with refrigerated biscuit dough
  • Perfect for holiday breakfast or brunch
02 -
  • Can add chopped pecans or walnuts between layers for extra flavor
  • Best served warm for optimal texture
03 -
  • Use fresh cinnamon for best flavor
  • Make the glaze slightly runny for easy drizzling
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