Easy Christmas Morning Monkey Bread

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This festive pull-apart bread features refrigerated biscuit dough coated in cinnamon sugar and layered with a buttery brown sugar mixture. Baked in a Bundt pan until golden, it’s best served warm and optionally drizzled with a powdered sugar glaze. Quick to prepare and perfect for holiday mornings, this bread offers a gooey, sweet, and tender treat that’s easy to share with family and friends.

Updated on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:50:00 GMT
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A festive, gooey pull-apart bread coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a sweet glaze—perfect for sharing on Christmas morning.

Ingredients

  • Dough: 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough
  • Cinnamon Sugar: 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
  • Glaze (optional): 1 cup powdered sugar 2 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick spray or butter
Step 2:
Cut each biscuit into quarters
Step 3:
In a large zip-top bag, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon Add biscuit pieces, seal, and shake until evenly coated
Step 4:
Arrange half of the coated biscuit pieces in the prepared Bundt pan
Step 5:
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla Drizzle half over the biscuit pieces in the pan
Step 6:
Add remaining biscuit pieces, then drizzle with the rest of the butter mixture
Step 7:
Bake for 30 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through
Step 8:
Let cool in the pan for 5 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate
Step 9:
For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth Drizzle over warm monkey bread before serving, if desired
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Required Tools

Bundt pan Mixing bowls Measuring cups and spoons Whisk Zip-top bag

Nutritional Information

Calories: 370 Total Fat: 15 g Carbohydrates: 56 g Protein: 4 g

Category and Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert Difficulty: Easy Cuisine: American Yield: 8 servings Diet: Vegetarian

Pull-apart texture: imagine perfectly baked Easy Christmas Morning Monkey Bread, glistening with cinnamon sugar and glaze. Save It
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Recipe FAQs

What type of dough is used?

Refrigerated biscuit dough is used for quick preparation and a tender texture.

Can nuts be added to this bread?

Yes, chopped pecans or walnuts can be layered between pieces for extra flavor and crunch.

How should the bread be served?

It’s best served warm, either plain or drizzled with the optional sweet glaze.

What pan is needed for baking?

A 10-inch Bundt pan is ideal to achieve the pull-apart shape and even baking.

Can this be prepared in advance?

Yes, it can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning.

Easy Christmas Morning Monkey Bread

Gooey cinnamon-sugar pull-apart bread with a sweet glaze, ideal for cozy holiday mornings.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Duration
45 mins
Authored by Lana Bright

Recipe Type Sunrise Spoonfuls

Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Style American

Recipe Yield 8 Serving Size

Diet Preferences Vegetarian-Friendly

What You'll Need

Dough

01 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough

Cinnamon Sugar

01 1 cup granulated sugar
02 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Butter Mixture

01 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
02 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
03 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze (optional)

01 1 cup powdered sugar
02 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Directions

Step 01

Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick spray or butter.

Step 02

Cut Biscuit Dough: Cut each biscuit into four equal pieces.

Step 03

Coat Dough Pieces: Place granulated sugar and cinnamon into a large zip-top bag. Add biscuit pieces, seal, and shake to coat evenly.

Step 04

Layer Biscuit Pieces: Arrange half of the coated dough pieces in the prepared Bundt pan.

Step 05

Add Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Drizzle half of this mixture over the dough pieces in the pan.

Step 06

Complete Assembly: Add the remaining coated biscuit pieces to the pan and drizzle with the remaining butter mixture.

Step 07

Bake: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the bread is fully cooked.

Step 08

Cool and Invert: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.

Step 09

Prepare and Drizzle Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm pull-apart bread before serving if desired.

Tools You'll Need

  • 10-inch Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Large zip-top plastic bag

Allergy Information

Review each ingredient to identify potential allergens, and consult a healthcare professional if you're unsure.
  • Contains wheat (gluten), milk, and potentially eggs depending on biscuit dough brand.
  • Verify all ingredient labels for allergens before use.

Nutrition Details (Per Serving)

This nutritional data is for reference only and isn't a substitute for medical advice.
  • Caloric Value: 370
  • Fats: 15 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 56 grams
  • Proteins: 4 grams