Save A festive, gooey pull-apart bread coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a sweet glaze—perfect for sharing on Christmas morning.
This monkey bread has become a holiday tradition in my family, filling the house with the smell of cinnamon and sugar each Christmas morning.
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
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick spray or butter
- Cut biscuits:
- Cut each biscuit into quarters
- Coat biscuits:
- In a large zip-top bag, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon Add biscuit pieces, seal, and shake until evenly coated
- Arrange dough:
- Arrange half of the coated biscuit pieces in the prepared Bundt pan
- Prepare butter mixture:
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla Drizzle half over the biscuit pieces in the pan
- Add remaining dough:
- Add remaining biscuit pieces, then drizzle with the rest of the butter mixture
- Bake:
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through
- Cool:
- Let cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate
- Glaze (optional):
- Whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth Drizzle over warm monkey bread before serving, if desired
Save My family gathers every Christmas morning around this sweet treat, making memories as we pull apart the gooey bread together.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped pecans or walnuts between the layers Serve warm for best texture Can be prepped the night before and baked in the 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
Save This monkey bread is the perfect festive treat to start your holiday celebration with warmth and sweetness.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of dough works best?
Refrigerated biscuit dough is ideal for easy preparation and soft, fluffy layers throughout the bread.
- → Can I add nuts to the bread?
Yes, chopped pecans or walnuts can be layered in for added crunch and flavor.
- → How do I make the glaze?
Combine powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over warm bread for a sweet finishing touch.
- → What pan is recommended for baking?
A 10-inch Bundt pan is perfect for shaping and baking the pull-apart bread evenly.
- → Can this be prepared in advance?
Yes, the bread can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning for convenience.