Monkey Bread Recipe

Monkey Bread Recipe

16 servings
Sticky, sweet and simply irresistible, this monkey bread recipe will have everyone clamoring for seconds. This scrumptious sweet bread can be enjoyed year-round with its crowd-pleasing cinnamon-sugar flavor. Cinnamon monkey bread is the queen of make-ahead breakfasts for when your house is full of guests, whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas or another special occasion. Our take on this classic breakfast treat uses ready-made biscuit dough and a few other pantry staples, making it totally fool-proof — not to mention fun to eat! With just four simple ingredients, you’ll be enjoying a delectable breakfast in no time. This monkey bread is delicious on its own, but we love it even more when served with a cup of coffee or tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Be sure to check out our collection of Fall Favorite Recipes for more inspiration.

Ingredients

  • sugar
    1 c
  • mccormick® ground cinnamon
    2 tbsp
  • refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
    3 cans
  • butter melted
    ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix sugar and cinnamon in plastic bag. Cut biscuits into quarters. Shake 6 to 8 pieces at a time in cinnamon sugar mixture. Place biscuit pieces in greased 10-cup bundt pan.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Mix leftover cinnamon sugar mixture with melted butter. Pour over biscuits.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Bake 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Invert onto serving plate. Serve warm.

    Step 3
Monkey Bread Recipe

Monkey Bread Recipe

45 min16 servings198 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a breakfast treat that’s as delightful to eat as it is easy to make? This Monkey Bread recipe delivers a sticky, sweet, cinnamon-sugar sensation that will have everyone reaching for another piece, making any morning feel like a special occasion.

Why This Recipe Works

What sets this monkey bread apart is its truly ingenious use of readily available, refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough. This clever shortcut means you can transform just four simple, pantry-friendly ingredients into a show-stopping sweet bread without any complex baking techniques. It’s designed to be completely fool-proof, ensuring a consistently delicious result every time, whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out. This makes it the perfect stress-free solution for busy mornings or when you’re hosting a house full of guests.

What to Expect

Prepare for an irresistible experience that’s both comforting and undeniably fun to eat. Each pull-apart piece of this American classic is generously coated in a glistening, buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and warm spice. You’ll find the texture wonderfully soft, tender, and delightfully gooey, living up to its "sticky" promise. This crowd-pleasing sweet bread provides a joyous start to any day, appealing to both kids and adults with its nostalgic flavors and interactive eating experience.

Customization & Variations: The inherent simplicity of this monkey bread recipe is part of its charm, focusing on classic, beloved flavors. While this recipe shines with its core cinnamon-sugar profile, you can easily adjust the intensity by slightly increasing or decreasing the amount of McCormick ground cinnamon to suit your taste. Its deliciousness truly lies in perfecting these timeless, sweet flavors.

Serving & Context: This scrumptious sweet bread excels as a make-ahead breakfast, especially ideal for gatherings during holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas, or simply when your house is full of guests. Beyond breakfast, it's equally delightful enjoyed year-round with a warm cup of coffee or tea. For an extra indulgent treat, serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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