Description
This easy monkey bread recipe transforms buttery biscuit dough and cinnamon-sugar into a warm, gooey treat that’s perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans biscuit dough
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/8 cup ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup butter (or use 1/2 cup for a lighter version)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Prepare a deep-dish loaf pan by greasing it with butter.
- Break the biscuit dough into small balls, about the size of three tablespoons each.
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a medium bowl.
- Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mix, coating evenly.
- Add the first layer of dough balls to the prepared pan and sprinkle with 1/8 cup of brown sugar.
- Layer the remaining dough balls on top, followed by the rest of the brown sugar.
- Melt the butter and pour it over the dough in the pan.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare a glaze by mixing 1/4 cup of powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the monkey bread before serving.
Notes
Add pecans or walnuts for crunch, or dried fruits for texture. Adjust baking time based on biscuit brand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: monkey bread, dessert, easy recipe, baking