Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

This Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread takes store-bought cinnamon rolls and turns them into an irresistible pull-apart treat. Every bite is coated in a warm coating of cinnamon-sugar and buttery brown sugar. And yes, it totally counts as breakfast!

Tasty, Pull-Apart Style Cinnamon Rolls

I know I’m not the only one who craves a tasty treat in the morning. That’s why I always have my Cinnamon Roll French Toast and Cinnamon Swirl Loaf on standby. 

But when you’ve got company over, sometimes making something more convenient and better for sharing is the way to go. That’s why I love this easy cinnamon roll monkey bread recipe!

Imagine cinnamon rolls in pull-apart bread form, with all that good sugary sweetness that monkey bread is known for. It’s enough for anyone to go bananas over.

Ingredients

• Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls: We keep things simple here with pre-made cinnamon roll dough!
• Granulated sugar: You’ll need this to create your cinnamon-sugar mixture.
• Ground cinnamon: Can’t have cinnamon sugar without cinnamon!
• Unsalted butter: You’ll heat this into melted butter to mix with the brown sugar.
• Packed light brown sugar: This caramelizes beautifully for the perfect sticky coating.
• Topping: Use the vanilla icing from the cinnamon roll cans. Easy peasy.

Other Great Topping Ideas

If you’re feeling a little fancy, you can try out some different toppings for your cinnamon roll monkey bread. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Cream cheese frosting: Perfectly tangy and creamy.  
• Chocolate drizzle: Melt chocolate chips for a decadent touch.  
• Chopped nuts: Sprinkle pecans or walnuts for crunch.  
• Fruit compote: Spoon over warm rolls for a fruity twist.

Preparation

Get your oven preheated to 350°F. Then generously grease a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Next, open the cans and separate the cinnamon rolls. Cut each roll into 4-6 pieces, setting the icing aside to use it later for topping.

In a large tray or bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Add the cinnamon roll pieces in batches and coat in an even layer.

Place the sugar-coated dough pieces into the bundt pan. Repeat the same with the remaining cinnamon roll pieces.

Cooking

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together over medium heat. Stir until smooth and combined.

Pour the brown sugar butter mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces in the pan.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the monkey bread is golden brown and cooked through in the center.

Serving

Last thing! Let the cinnamon roll monkey bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate.

Warm the reserved icing slightly and drizzle over the monkey bread. Serve warm, pull-apart style. Enjoy!

What to Serve Alongside Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Looking to make a mouthwatering brunch spread? This monkey bread would taste awesome with my Summer Fresh Burst Fruit Salad for a refreshing contrast. And to get all your food groups in, these Restaurant Style Scrambled Eggs, Roasted Rosemary and Garlic Potatoes, and crispy Bacon made on the Foreman Grill are sure to complete your breakfast feast.

Storing & Reheating

Store any leftover cinnamon roll monkey bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave for 30 seconds or until warm.

For larger batches of monkey bread, you can also freeze it after baking. Wrap tightly in foil and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until warmed through.

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