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Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

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Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread is a gooey, pull-apart treat made with cinnamon roll dough, buttery brown sugar glaze, and cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it’s a fun and shareable recipe that comes together quickly with store-bought dough.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (with frosting)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • Cream cheese frosting (from dough package or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan generously with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters.
  3. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Toss dough pieces in mixture to coat.
  4. Place coated dough pieces evenly into prepared bundt pan.
  5. Stir melted butter with brown sugar until combined, then pour over dough.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Cool 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
  8. Drizzle with cream cheese frosting before serving.

Notes

  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
  • Mix in mini chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
  • Add pumpkin spice to the sugar mixture for a fall twist.
  • Drizzle caramel sauce over the glaze for extra indulgence.
  • Grease bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.

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