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Monkey Bread 4 Ways

A delightful and customizable sticky-sweet dessert perfect for breakfast or snack time, made easy for family gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Cinnamon Monkey Bread

  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 2 cans southern style buttermilk biscuits
  • 3 cans Flakey biscuits

For Christmas Monkey Bread

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 pack Hershey Kisses for festive touch

For the Instant Pot Version

  • 1 1/2 cups water

For Crockpot Monkey Bread

  • 2 cans Grand Cinnamon Rolls
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

For Icing

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk adjust for desired consistency

Variations and Additions

  • 1 tsp vanilla for additional flavor
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 tsp pumpkin spices for seasonal flavor

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. Toss the biscuit pieces in the sugar mixture and layer them in a greased bundt pan.
  • Melt the butter and pour it over the top, then bake until golden brown.

For Christmas Monkey Bread

  • Follow the same steps as for Cinnamon Monkey Bread but add brown sugar and Hershey Kisses and sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles before baking.

Instant Pot Version

  • Layer the biscuit dough in the pot, sprinkle the sugars and cinnamon, pour melted butter over it, add water, and cook until fluffy.

Crockpot Monkey Bread

  • Layer the Grand Cinnamon Rolls with sugar and spices, top with melted butter and chopped walnuts, and cook until fluffy and golden.

Notes

Ensure your butter is melted for even distribution. Don't hesitate to add extra cinnamon for flavor. Allow to cool before flipping out. Experiment with mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruits!
Keyword Cinnamon Bread, Customizable Snacks, easy dessert, Monkey Bread