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Freshly baked cinnamon rolls with a hand reaching for one on a marble countertop.

Pull-apart cinnamon sugar dough balls with sticky glaze

Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread

Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread

50 minEasy

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

35 min

Total Time

50 min

Servings

10

1 bundt pan

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

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Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread

Pull-apart cinnamon sugar dough balls with sticky glaze

A mountain of buttery dough balls rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked in a bundt pan with a gooey caramel glaze. Irresistibly pull-apart and utterly addictive.

15m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

50m

Total Time

10

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

Budget $

Cost

BreakfastDessertVegetarian
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen

June 3, 2024(Updated April 12, 2026)

Monkey bread is the ultimate shareable treat—a tall mound of cinnamon-sugar-coated dough balls that pull apart into sticky, caramelized pieces. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings.

Why This Recipe Works

Using canned biscuit dough is the brilliant shortcut that makes this effortless. The butter and brown sugar melt together in the oven to create a caramel sauce that coats every ball.

Ingredients

  • 3 cans (7.5 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 1 cup granulated sugar mixed with 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut each biscuit into quarters. Roll each piece in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

  2. 2

    Layer the coated dough balls in a well-greased bundt pan.

  3. 3

    Melt butter with brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Pour evenly over the dough balls.

  4. 4

    Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until puffed, golden, and the caramel is bubbling.

  5. 5

    Let cool in the pan 5 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Pull apart and serve warm.

Serving Suggestions

Ways to Serve This Dish

  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream

  • Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving

  • Serve alongside fresh fruit and your favorite morning beverage

  • Pair with crispy bacon or sausage links for a hearty start

Substitutions

Canned biscuit doughHomemade yeasted dough or frozen roll dough

Thaw frozen rolls before cutting and coating

Brown sugar glazeCream cheese icing drizzled on top

A different but equally delicious finish

DepthPantry

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Vanilla Extract

Helpful Pantry Staple

Why the vanilla matters

For baking and desserts, vanilla is often carrying more aroma than people expect. A better bottle gives the whole recipe a cleaner finish.

This is a small pantry move that usually makes baked goods taste more complete.

  • Improves aroma in desserts and bakes
  • Useful across cakes, cookies, and breakfast bakes

Vanilla extract is one of the easiest pantry upgrades to keep using.

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Tips & Storage

Pro Tips

  • Don't skip the 5-minute rest before inverting—the caramel is dangerously hot straight from the oven.

  • Add chopped pecans between the layers for a praline-inspired version.

Storage

Cover and store at room temperature up to 2 days. Best the day it's made.

Reheating

Warm in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes or microwave individual pieces for 15 seconds.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (30mg) · 10 servings

Calories340
LowModerateHigh

A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet

Protein4g
Carbohydrates14g
Fat50g
Fiber460mg
Sugar1g
Sodium28g

Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make it from scratch?
Yes—use a yeasted dough, roll into small balls, and follow the same process.
Why did the middle stay raw?
The pan may have been too full, or the oven temperature was too high. Bake longer at a lower temp.

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Sarah Chen

About Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.

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