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Easy Monkey Bread Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Glaze

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A quick and easy monkey bread recipe featuring fluffy biscuit dough coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich, nutty brown butter glaze. Perfect for cozy breakfasts or sweet gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (16 oz / 454 g) refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted (for coating the dough pieces)
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter (for brown butter glaze)
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) whole milk or heavy cream (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9-inch Bundt pan generously with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Cut the biscuit dough into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch chunks, roughly 6-8 pieces per biscuit.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
  4. Dip each biscuit piece into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  5. Place the coated dough pieces evenly into the Bundt pan, layering as you go.
  6. Bake the monkey bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  7. While baking, melt 1/2 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  8. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt into the browned butter until smooth. Adjust milk quantity for desired glaze consistency.
  9. Once the monkey bread is out of the oven, let it cool for 5-10 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a serving plate.
  10. Drizzle the brown butter glaze generously over the warm bread and serve immediately.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. If dough sticks together, dust hands with extra cinnamon sugar. If glaze hardens too fast, microwave for 10 seconds to soften. Serve warm for best gooey texture. Can be adapted gluten-free or dairy-free with substitutions.

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Keywords: monkey bread, cinnamon sugar, brown butter glaze, easy dessert, pull-apart bread, sweet bread, biscuit dough

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