Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread (Printable Version)

Sweet cinnamon rolls baked into gooey, caramelized pull-apart bread with nuts and raisins.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

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

→ Sugar Mixture

02 - ½ cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

→ Caramel Sauce

04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - ¾ cup packed light brown sugar

→ Optional Add-Ins

06 - ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
07 - ½ cup raisins

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup bundt pan with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Open the cinnamon roll cans and separate each roll. Cut each roll into quarters. Reserve the icing for later use.
03 - Place granulated sugar and ground cinnamon into a large zip-top bag. Add the dough quarters and shake until evenly coated.
04 - Spread half of the coated dough pieces evenly in the prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle with half of the nuts and raisins if using. Repeat layering with remaining dough and add-ins.
05 - Combine melted butter and light brown sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the layered dough in the pan.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. If top browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
07 - Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
08 - Drizzle the reserved cinnamon roll icing over the warm bread and serve immediately, encouraging pulling apart to enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to make with convenient refrigerated cinnamon roll dough.
  • A fun, interactive dessert perfect for sharing with family and friends.
  • Combines the irresistible flavors of cinnamon rolls with the gooey texture of monkey bread.
  • Customizable with nuts or raisins to suit your taste.
02 -
  • Use a 12-cup bundt pan to ensure even baking and the perfect monkey bread shape.
  • If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the pan with foil to prevent burning.
  • For easier cleanup, line your zip-top bag with parchment paper or use a bowl when coating dough pieces with the sugar mixture.
  • Make sure to reserve the icing from the cinnamon rolls to drizzle on top for that classic finishing touch.
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