Go Back
Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Melena
Soft, gooey, and loaded with cinnamon sugar, this Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread is the ultimate pull-apart breakfast or dessert. Made with refrigerated cinnamon rolls, melted butter, and a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, it’s perfect for holiday mornings, brunches, or cozy weekends.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing included
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch

Instructions
 

  • Step 1 – Prep Your Dough
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  • Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters.
  • Step 2 – Coat with Cinnamon Sugar
  • Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Toss cinnamon roll pieces in the mixture until coated.
  • Step 3 – Layer and Pour
  • Place half the coated pieces in the bundt pan.
  • Drizzle half the melted butter on top.
  • Repeat with remaining pieces and butter.
  • Optional: sprinkle nuts between layers.
  • Step 4 – Bake
  • Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before flipping onto a plate.
  • Step 5 – Add the Icing
  • Warm the included icing slightly and drizzle over the warm monkey bread.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake to keep it soft and gooey.
  • Use room-temperature butter for even coating.
  • Slightly underbake if making ahead; reheat before serving.