Easy Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
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4.7
Easy Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
Description
Easy Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread transforms store-bought cinnamon rolls into a pull-apart pastry by cutting them into smaller pieces and shaking them in cinnamon sugar. These coated pieces are layered in a greased bundt pan with a buttery mixture of brown sugar and vanilla poured over, which caramelizes during baking to create a sticky, richly flavored coating. After baking until golden and cooked through, the bread is inverted and drizzled with the original icing for added sweetness and moisture.
The texture is soft and tender with a sticky, sweet crust from the brown sugar and butter mixture. The combination of cinnamon and vanilla intensifies the flavor. This treat works well as a breakfast centerpiece or a shareable dessert, easily eaten by pulling apart the sections.
Because the recipe relies on pre-made cinnamon rolls, preparation time is reduced, and no yeast dough crafting is needed. Baking time ensures the pieces cook thoroughly and the topping caramelizes properly for the best texture and flavor. Serve warm to enjoy the gooey texture at its best.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cinnamon rolls Annie's™ Homegrown brand with icing, 17.5 oz packages
- 1/3 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 c. butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place cinnamon and sugar in gallon resealable bag.
- Cut each cinnamon roll into six pieces. Place cinnamon rolls in bag with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Shake the bag to coat pieces.
- Arrange half of the cinnamon roll in bundt pan.
- Stir together brown sugar, butter and vanilla. Pour half of mixture over rolls. Place the rest of the rolls on top and top with the rest of the butter mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until brown on top and cooked through.
- Immediately flip out onto serving platter.
- Drizzle icing over rolls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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