Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
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4.9
Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
Description
This recipe cuts cinnamon rolls into bite-sized pieces, which are tossed in a cinnamon sugar mixture for a sweet spice coating. The pieces are arranged in layers inside a greased bundt pan. A melted butter and brown sugar mixture is poured over the layers, which caramelizes during baking to create a rich, gooey texture.
After baking at 350°F for 40-45 minutes, the monkey bread has a golden-brown crust and soft, pull-apart interior. It's inverted onto a plate to reveal its shape and topped with the cinnamon roll icing warmed for easy drizzling, adding creamy sweetness and moisture to the final presentation.
This dish is ideal for breakfast or dessert and can be served warm. The layered caramel and cinnamon sugar produce a combination of textures—from crispy edges to soft centers—that highlight the cinnamon roll base in an easy-to-share form.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 35 ounces cinnamon rolls 2 packages, Grands brand, with icing
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a large bundt pan.
- Add cinnamon and sugar to a large bowl and stir.
- Cut each cinnamon roll into six pieces.
- Add the pieces to the bowl and gently coat them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Add half the dough balls and arrange them in your bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and melted butter.
- Pour half the butter mixture over the first layer.
- Arrange the rest of the cinnamon roll pieces in a second layer.
- Pour the rest of the melted butter mixture over the top and put it in the oven.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until it's cooked through and golden brown.
- Let cool for five minutes then place a large plate or cake pedestal upside down over the top of your bundt pan and carefully and quickly flip it over to remove the monkey bread from the pan.
- Top with icing packets drizzled over the top (best if you warm these in a bowl first).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 597mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 237IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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