This cinnamon roll monkey bread transforms ordinary canned cinnamon rolls into an extraordinary pull-apart masterpiece!
Every bite delivers layers of soft, buttery, cinnamon-sugar goodness.
And the sweet icing on top turns it into a true masterpiece.
The best part is, it’s so easy to make! It’ll disappear fast, so grab your piece before it’s gone!
Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
Irresistibly Sweet Taste: The combination of gooey caramelized brown sugar, buttery cinnamon, and icing creates a decadent dessert.
Easy to Make: With pre-packaged cinnamon rolls and minimal prep, this recipe delivers impressive results. Plus, the premade rolls make it a super time-saver.
Interactive & Fun: Pulling apart the sticky, sugary bread makes eating this dish a fun and engaging experience.
Make-Ahead: Assemble this the night before and bake fresh in the morning. It’s perfect for lazy weekends or brunches.
Ingredients
- Granulated Sugar: It gives the exterior sparkle and sweet crunch.
- Ground Cinnamon: It provides a warm, aromatic flavor throughout the bread.
- Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls: These convenient rolls eliminate the need to make dough from scratch. They come with icing and provide a perfect texture when baked.
- Brown Sugar: It creates a rich, caramel-like sauce when combined with the butter.
- Butter: It melts into the brown sugar to form a gooey, caramelized coating.
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
You won’t believe how easy this bread is to make! Follow these simple steps.
1. Prep. Preheat your oven to 350°Fahrenheit. Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan to prevent sticking.
2. Combine. Combine the granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a large resealable plastic bag. Shake to mix thoroughly.
3. Cut and coat. Separate the cinnamon rolls into 16 rolls. Cut each roll into four equal pieces. Add the pieces to the bag in batches, seal the bag, and shake. Don’t try to add all the pieces at once. Otherwise, some won’t have an even coating of cinnamon sugar.
4. Assemble. Arrange the coated dough pieces evenly in the prepared Bundt pan.
5. Make the sauce. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, and the remaining teaspoon of cinnamon to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the dough pieces in the pan.
6. Bake. Place the pan in the oven. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until the bread is golden brown. It’s ready when a toothpick inserted into the center is removed cleanly.
7. Cool and invert. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn the pan upside down onto a serving plate, gently removing the bread from the pan.
8. Add the icing. Warm the icing packets that came with the cinnamon rolls in the microwave for a few seconds. Drizzle the icing over the monkey bread.
9. Serve. Serve the monkey bread warm. Pull apart the pieces for a fun and delicious treat!
Tips For the Best Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
This bread is impossible to mess up, but here’s how to make it truly irresistible.
- Cut perfectly sized pieces. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters, not smaller or larger. This helps maintain the ideal texture and cooking time.
- Watch the cooling time. The bread should cool no longer than 10 minutes in the pan. Otherwise, the caramel might harden and stick.
- Make it pretty. Drizzle icing in a zigzag pattern while the bread is still warm but not hot to prevent complete melting.
- Get ahead of the game. Prepare steps 1-5 the night before and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the pieces and bake them fresh in the morning. Add 5-7 minutes to baking time.
- Try tasty variations. Add chopped nuts, raisins, or apple pieces between layers. Or substitute maple syrup for some brown sugar.
How to Store
Here’s how to keep leftover monkey bread fresh.
To Store: Place the monkey bread in an air-tight container or wrap it tightly in plastic. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and prevent drying.
To Freeze: Allow the monkey bread to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven.
To Reheat: Warm individual portions in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Reheat large portions in a preheated oven at 250°Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes until softened and warm.
Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
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kcalThis cinnamon roll monkey bread is so quick and easy! With just five ingredients, you can have this incredible treat ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 cans (12.4-ounce each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°Fahrenheit. Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan to prevent sticking.
- Combine the granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a large resealable plastic bag. Shake to mix thoroughly.
- Separate the cinnamon rolls into 16 rolls. Cut each roll into four equal pieces. Add the pieces to the bag in batches, seal the bag, and shake. Don’t try to add all the pieces at once. Otherwise, some pieces may not have an even coating of cinnamon sugar.
- Arrange the coated dough pieces evenly in the prepared Bundt pan.
- Add the melted butter, brown sugar, and the remaining teaspoon of cinnamon to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the dough pieces in the pan.
- Place the pan in the oven. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until the bread is golden brown. It’s ready when a toothpick inserted into the center is removed cleanly.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn the pan upside down onto a serving plate, gently removing the bread from the pan.
- Warm the icing packets that came with the cinnamon rolls in the microwave for a few seconds. Drizzle the icing over the monkey bread.
- Serve the monkey bread warm. Pull apart pieces for a fun and delicious treat!
