What dough works best for this dish?

Refrigerated biscuit dough provides a soft, fluffy texture that bakes evenly and absorbs the cinnamon sugar coating well.

Can I add nuts for extra flavor?

Yes, chopped pecans or walnuts can be layered between the dough pieces for added crunch and flavor.

The glaze is optional but adds a sweet, creamy touch that enhances the overall richness.

Bake in a greased 10-inch Bundt pan at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Yes, it can be assembled the night before, refrigerated, and baked fresh in the morning for convenience.

A festive, gooey pull-apart bread coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a sweet glaze—perfect for sharing on Christmas morning.

This monkey bread has become a family tradition every Christmas morning I serve it.

Dough: 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough
Cinnamon Sugar: 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Butter Mixture: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter melted, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze (optional): 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Preheat Oven:: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick spray or butter.
Prepare Dough:: Cut each biscuit into quarters.
Coat Biscuit Pieces:: In a large zip-top bag combine granulated sugar and cinnamon Add biscuit pieces seal and shake until evenly coated.
Layer Biscuit Pieces:: Arrange half of the coated biscuit pieces in the prepared Bundt pan.
Apply Butter Mixture:: In a small bowl mix melted butter brown sugar and vanilla Drizzle half over the biscuit pieces in the pan.
Complete Layering:: Add remaining biscuit pieces then drizzle with the rest of the butter mixture.
Bake:: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
Cool:: Let cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes then invert onto a serving plate.
Glaze (optional):: Whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth Drizzle over warm monkey bread before serving if desired.

Sharing this warm monkey bread with my family on Christmas morning creates cherished moments we look forward to every year.

Bundt pan Mixing bowls Measuring cups and spoons Whisk Zip-top bag

Calories 370 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 56 g Protein 4 g per serving

For added texture sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts between the layers of biscuit pieces before baking.

This monkey bread is truly a festive treat that brings joy to holiday mornings.

→ What dough works best for this dish?: Refrigerated biscuit dough provides a soft, fluffy texture that bakes evenly and absorbs the cinnamon sugar coating well.
→ Can I add nuts for extra flavor?: Yes, chopped pecans or walnuts can be layered between the dough pieces for added crunch and flavor.
→ Is the glaze necessary?: The glaze is optional but adds a sweet, creamy touch that enhances the overall richness.
→ How should I bake the bread for best results?: Bake in a greased 10-inch Bundt pan at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden and cooked through.
→ Can this dish be prepared in advance?: Yes, it can be assembled the night before, refrigerated, and baked fresh in the morning for convenience.