Description
This Easy Monkey Bread is a pull-apart cinnamon-sugar treat made from biscuit dough, melted butter, and brown sugar—perfect for cozy breakfasts, brunches, or sweet snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 (12‑oz) cans refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into quarters
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- Optional: chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), raisins, or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease a bundt or tube pan.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Coat each piece of biscuit dough in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Layer coated dough pieces in the pan, adding optional mix-ins like nuts or raisins.
- Whisk melted butter and brown sugar together; pour evenly over the dough in the pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through in the center.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate to release the sticky loaf.
- Serve warm and enjoy pull-apart style.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts or raisins between layers for texture and flavor.
- Mix in mini chocolate chips for a sweet twist.
- Brush with melted butter after baking for a glossy finish.
- Add nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice for extra warmth.
- Top with vanilla glaze for a richer experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
