Description
Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread is a fun, gooey breakfast treat that combines the classic cinnamon rolls with a pull-apart monkey bread. This easy recipe features cinnamon rolls, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon for a sweet, irresistible start to your day. Perfect for special occasions like holidays or weekend brunches, it’s a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 35 ounces Grands Cinnamon Rolls with Icing (2 packages)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Stir to mix.
- Cut each cinnamon roll into six pieces and toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well-coated.
- Place half of the coated cinnamon roll pieces in the greased bundt pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar. Pour half of this mixture over the first layer of dough pieces.
- Place the remaining cinnamon roll pieces in a second layer on top of the first layer.
- Pour the remaining butter and brown sugar mixture over the second layer of dough pieces.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Check doneness with a toothpick – it should come out clean.
- Let the bread cool for 5 minutes before flipping it onto a serving plate or cake stand.
- Drizzle the icing from the cinnamon rolls over the top. For a smoother drizzle, warm the icing slightly in a microwave-safe bowl before pouring over the bread.
Notes
- If you want to make this ahead, prepare the dough in the bundt pan and refrigerate overnight. Bake in the morning as directed.
- For a nutty twist, add chopped pecans or walnuts between the layers of dough.
- Check doneness starting at 35 minutes; baking time may vary depending on your oven.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
- If using homemade cinnamon rolls, ensure they are cut into small bite-sized pieces before assembling the bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 439
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 597mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg