Save It A festive, gooey pull-apart bread coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a sweet glaze—perfect for sharing on Christmas morning.
This has become a holiday tradition in my family—everyone eagerly awaits monkey bread on 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
- 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 It This recipe has brought my family together every holiday morning, creating sweet memories and full bellies.
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
Per serving: Calories 370, Total Fat 15 g, Carbohydrates 56 g, Protein 4 g
Save It Enjoy this warm, sweet bite of Christmas morning with your loved ones—it's the perfect holiday treat.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of dough works best for this bread?
Refrigerated biscuit dough provides a tender, fluffy texture that bakes into soft, pull-apart layers.
- → Can I add nuts to the bread?
Yes, chopped pecans or walnuts can be layered between dough pieces for added crunch and flavor.
- → How can I make the glaze?
Mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth; then drizzle over the warm bread before serving.
- → What is the best way to serve this bread?
Serve it warm to enjoy the gooey cinnamon sugar coating and soft, buttery layers at their best.
- → Can this be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble it the night before and bake it fresh in the morning for convenience.