Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread recipes
This recipe transforms pre-made cinnamon rolls into a delightful, pull-apart monkey bread. Quick to assemble and bake, it combines the familiar sweet flavor of cinnamon rolls with a fun, shareable format, topped with a simple glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat with minimal effort.
Equipment
- 1 Bundt Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl for glaze
- 1 Whisk for glaze
- 1 Kitchen Shears or Knife for cutting cinnamon rolls
- 1 Measuring Spoons for glaze ingredients
Ingredients
Main
- cooking spray
- 2 cans Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cinnamon roll packaging, typically around 350-375°F (175-190°C).
- Thoroughly coat a Bundt pan with cooking spray, ensuring all nooks and crannies are well-greased.
- Open the cans of cinnamon rolls. Separate each roll and cut into 4-6 pieces using kitchen shears or a knife.
- Distribute the cut cinnamon roll pieces evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. Optionally, you can layer them with any loose cinnamon-sugar mixture from the cans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the monkey bread is golden brown and cooked through, referring to the cinnamon roll package for specific baking times.
- While baking, prepare the glaze: In a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and milk. Whisk until smooth, adjusting milk as needed for desired consistency. Alternatively, use the icing packets from the cinnamon rolls.
- Once baked, remove the monkey bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. This allows it to set slightly before inverting.
- Carefully place a serving plate upside down over the Bundt pan, then invert the pan to release the monkey bread onto the plate.
- Immediately drizzle the prepared glaze generously over the warm monkey bread, allowing it to melt and seep into the crevices.
- Serve warm and enjoy the pull-apart goodness!
Notes
Thoroughly grease the Bundt pan with cooking spray, especially the crevices, to ensure easy release of the sticky monkey bread. For best results, separate the cinnamon rolls and use kitchen shears or a knife to cut each into 4-6 pieces. This creates more surface area for the cinnamon-sugar mixture and results in more 'pull-apart' segments. The included icing from the cinnamon rolls is often thinner; for a richer glaze, combine powdered sugar and milk, adjusting milk amount for desired thickness. A thicker glaze adheres better. Serve warm for the best experience. A light dusting of extra cinnamon or chopped nuts can elevate presentation and flavor.