What type of dough is best for this bread?

Refrigerated biscuit dough works well, providing a soft and flaky texture after baking.

Can I add nuts to the bread?

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

Coating the dough pieces in cinnamon sugar and drizzling butter mixture before baking helps achieve a soft, gooey interior.

The glaze is optional but adds a sweet finishing touch; simply whisk powdered sugar with milk and drizzle over warm bread.

Yes, assemble the bread the night before, refrigerate it, and bake in the morning for fresh warm bread.

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

I have made this monkey bread every Christmas morning for years and it always brings smiles and a warm start to our holiday celebrations.

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 3 tablespoons milk

Step 1:: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick spray or butter.
Step 2:: Cut each biscuit into quarters.
Step 3:: In a large zip-top bag, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Add biscuit pieces, seal, and shake until evenly coated.
Step 4:: Arrange half of the coated biscuit pieces in the prepared Bundt pan.
Step 5:: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Drizzle half over the biscuit pieces in the pan.
Step 6:: Add remaining biscuit pieces, then drizzle with the rest of the butter mixture.
Step 7:: Bake for 30 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
Step 8:: Let cool in the pan for 5 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
Step 9:: For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm monkey bread before serving, if desired.

Sharing this monkey bread with family after opening gifts has become a treasured tradition in our home.

Bundt pan, mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, whisk, zip-top bag

Contains: Wheat (gluten), milk, and possibly eggs (in biscuit dough). Always check labels on biscuit dough for allergens.

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

This monkey bread is the perfect sweet treat to bring everyone together on Christmas morning.

→ What type of dough is best for this bread?: Refrigerated biscuit dough works well, providing a soft and flaky texture after baking.
→ Can I add nuts to the bread?: Yes, chopped pecans or walnuts can be layered between the dough pieces for added crunch and flavor.
→ How do I ensure the bread is gooey inside?: Coating the dough pieces in cinnamon sugar and drizzling butter mixture before baking helps achieve a soft, gooey interior.
→ Is the glaze necessary?: The glaze is optional but adds a sweet finishing touch; simply whisk powdered sugar with milk and drizzle over warm bread.
→ Can this be prepared ahead of time?: Yes, assemble the bread the night before, refrigerate it, and bake in the morning for fresh warm bread.