Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread (Print View)

A warm, gooey pull-apart with cinnamon rolls, caramel sauce, and optional nuts or raisins.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough with icing

→ Sugar Mixture

02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

→ Caramel Sauce

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

→ Optional Add-Ins

06 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
07 - 1/2 cup raisins

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup bundt pan with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Open cinnamon roll cans and separate each roll; cut each into quarters. Reserve the icing.
03 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a large zip-top bag, add dough pieces, and shake until evenly coated.
04 - Arrange half the coated dough pieces in the prepared bundt pan, sprinkle with half the nuts and raisins if using; repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
05 - Mix melted butter and light brown sugar until combined; pour evenly over the layered dough.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through; cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly.
07 - Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, invert onto a serving plate, and drizzle with reserved cinnamon roll icing before serving warm.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • Easy to make using canned cinnamon roll dough.
  • Deliciously gooey and caramelized with a perfect cinnamon sugar coating.
  • Fun pull-apart style makes it great for sharing.
  • Customizable with nuts or raisins to suit your taste.
  • Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or any cozy occasion.
02 -
  • Use a 12-cup bundt pan for even baking and easy turning out.
  • Cover with foil if the top begins to brown too fast during baking.
  • Shake dough pieces well in the sugar mixture to ensure full cinnamon sugar coverage.
  • Reserve the icing from the cinnamon rolls to drizzle on top for added sweetness and moisture.
  • Add nuts or raisins to the layers for texture and extra flavor, but they are optional.
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