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Christmas Morning Monkey Bread Recipe

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This Christmas Morning Monkey Bread is a delightful pull-apart treat perfect for holiday breakfasts. Soft biscuit dough coated in cinnamon sugar, baked in a Bundt pan and drizzled with a rich brown sugar butter glaze, then optionally topped with a sweet vanilla icing. It’s easy to assemble and sure to be a festive favorite.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough

Coating

  • 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

Optional Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly with nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Cut Biscuit Dough: Cut each biscuit from the refrigerated dough into four equal pieces to create bite-sized chunks perfect for monkey bread.
  3. Coat Dough Pieces: In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Add the biscuit pieces, seal the bag, and shake well to coat every piece evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  4. Layer in Bundt Pan: Arrange half of the coated dough pieces evenly in the prepared Bundt pan, creating a base layer.
  5. Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until combined. Drizzle half of this mixture over the first layer of dough pieces in the Bundt pan.
  6. Add Remaining Dough and Butter Mixture: Place the remaining coated dough pieces on top of the first layer in the pan. Then drizzle the remaining butter and brown sugar mixture evenly over the top.
  7. Bake: Bake the monkey bread in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread is fully cooked through.
  8. Cool and Unmold: Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully invert the Bundt pan onto a serving plate to release the bread.
  9. Optional Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle this vanilla glaze over the warm monkey bread before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.

Notes

  • Make sure to grease the Bundt pan well to avoid the bread sticking and breaking apart when unmolding.
  • For best results, serve the monkey bread warm so it pulls apart easily.
  • Can be customized by adding chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips to the coated dough pieces before baking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.

Keywords: Christmas morning monkey bread, pull-apart bread, cinnamon sugar biscuit bread, holiday breakfast recipe, easy monkey bread

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