If you’ve never made monkey bread before, prepare to fall in love. This pull-apart treat is made with soft dough balls coated in cinnamon sugar and baked in a gooey caramel-butter glaze. It’s sweet, sticky, and totally irresistible—perfect for brunch, holidays, or cozy weekends.
And the best part? You can use canned biscuit dough to make it super easy and foolproof!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Ooey-gooey caramel glaze in every bite
✅ Uses canned biscuits for quick prep
✅ Fun to pull apart and perfect for sharing
✅ Great for breakfast, dessert, or snack time
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts, cream cheese icing drizzle
How to Make Monkey Bread
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan generously with butter or nonstick spray.
Step 2: Cut & Coat the Dough
Cut each biscuit into quarters. In a zip-top bag, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Add dough pieces and shake until evenly coated.
Step 3: Layer in the Pan
Place dough pieces into the bundt pan, layering in optional nuts if using.
Step 4: Make the Gooey Sauce
In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together until smooth and bubbling (about 2–3 minutes). Pour evenly over the dough in the pan.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden and the dough is cooked through. Let it cool for 5–10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a plate.
Step 6: Serve Warm
Serve while warm and gooey! Optional: drizzle with cream cheese icing or dust with powdered sugar for an extra treat.
Final Thoughts: Sweet, Sticky, and Seriously Fun
Monkey bread is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—sweet, cinnamon-spiced, and impossible to resist once you start pulling pieces apart. Whether you’re sharing it at brunch or enjoying it for dessert, this easy recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again.
