Easy Christmas Morning Monkey Bread (Printable Version)

Gooey pull-apart bread coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with sweet glaze for holiday breakfasts.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - Cut each biscuit into quarters.
03 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a large zip-top bag. Add biscuit quarters, seal, and shake until evenly coated.
04 - Place half of the coated biscuit pieces evenly in the prepared Bundt pan.
05 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Drizzle half over biscuit pieces in the pan.
06 - Add remaining coated biscuit pieces on top, then drizzle with the remaining butter mixture.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
08 - Allow to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm bread if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with refrigerated biscuit dough
  • Delicious cinnamon sugar flavor with optional sweet glaze
02 -
  • Use refrigerated biscuit dough for convenience and consistent results
  • Adding chopped pecans or walnuts between the layers enhances flavor and texture
03 -
  • Serve warm to enjoy the gooey texture at its best
  • For a crunchier crust bake a few extra minutes but watch closely to prevent burning
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