Easy Christmas Morning Monkey Bread (Printable)

A gooey pull-apart bread coated in cinnamon sugar and a sweet glaze, ideal for holiday gatherings and sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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. Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - Cut each biscuit into quarters to create evenly sized pieces.
03 - Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a large zip-top bag. Add the biscuit pieces, seal the bag, and shake until all pieces are evenly coated.
04 - Arrange half of the coated biscuit pieces in the prepared Bundt pan in an even layer.
05 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Drizzle half of this mixture evenly over the biscuit pieces in the pan.
06 - Add the remaining coated biscuit pieces on top, then drizzle the rest of the butter mixture evenly over them.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the bread turns golden brown and is cooked through.
08 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate carefully.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm bread just before serving, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with refrigerated biscuit dough
  • Deliciously sweet and perfect for holiday mornings
02 -
  • Use refrigerated biscuit dough for convenience and fluffy texture
  • Adding nuts between layers enhances flavor and crunch
03 -
  • Ensure biscuit pieces are evenly coated for consistent flavor
  • Let the bread cool slightly before inverting for easy removal
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