DELICIOUS MONKEY BREAD

DELICIOUS MONKEY BREAD

🍯 Sticky, Sweet, and Totally Irresistible—This Monkey Bread Might Just Steal Your Heart

 

 

DELICIOUS MONKEY BREAD

Warning: You’re about to embark on a sugar-dusted adventure that’s soft, gooey, cinnamon-sweet, and 100% addicting. This Monkey Bread recipe isn’t just a dessert—it’s an experience. It’s the kind of treat that makes your whole kitchen smell like a warm hug, disappears from the pan in seconds, and gets a standing ovation from sleepy-eyed brunch guests. Let’s be real: if baked goods had a fan club, Monkey Bread would be the headliner.

So grab that apron and rally your inner baker—it’s time to turn a humble bag of frozen dough into the star of your next family gathering. ❤️

This has been a family favorite for years but then it seemed to fall back in the dessert category. I know, right? I don’t know how that happened.  When we are all together, sometimes that means we need to desserts to satisfy the crew. I had made a chocolate sheet cake, which is so delicious in its own right but this delicious monkey bread won the day!

 

I used a Springform pan this time instead of the bundt pan. The positive of using the springform pan is that the bread is easily removed from the pan. Just make sure to put tin foil around the bottom of the pan so you don’t lose any of that caramel goodness!

 

DELICIOUS MONKEY BREAD

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Love

• 1 bag (24 oz) frozen dinner rolls, thawed (20–24 rolls)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 12 tablespoons butter, melted

🎉 Simple, pantry-friendly, and totally foolproof—even your 8-year-old could make it (with supervision, of course).

DELICIOUS MONKEY BREAD

🍳 How to Make the Magic Happen

1. Thaw those rolls: Let your frozen yeast rolls sit out until they’re thawed but still cold (about 1–2 hours at room temp).
2. Cut into chunks: Use kitchen shears or a knife to cut each roll into quarters.
3. Mix your sugar blend: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon.
4. Roll and toss: Dip each dough chunk into melted butter, then coat it in the cinnamon-sugar mix. Layer those sugared nuggets into a well-greased Bundt pan.
5. Stack with love: Keep building until all the chunks are in the pan, creating that glorious sugar-cinnamon mountain.
6. Cover and rise: Cover the pan loosely and let the dough rise for about 45–60 minutes in a warm spot.
7. Bake it up: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
8. Cool and flip: Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip onto a serving plate.

💡 Optional but encouraged: drizzle with vanilla glaze or cream cheese frosting.

 

DELICIOUS MONKEY BREAD

🧪 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – approx. 1/12 of loaf)

📌 Note: Nutrition may vary based on toppings and number of rolls used.

 

DELICIOUS MONKEY BREAD

🔥 Lou Lou Girls-Style Cooking Tips

• Grease is key: Don’t be shy—use plenty of cooking spray or butter on the pan so no sticky rebellion happens.
• Don’t over-rise: Overproofing can make it overly airy. You want gooey layers, not balloon bread.
• Sticky fingers ahead: Eat with your hands! That’s half the fun.
• Add-ins galore: Nuts, chocolate chips, or orange zest? Yes please.

 

🔄 Recipe Variations for Every Mood

• 🍫 Chocolate Dream Monkey Bread: Add mini chocolate chips between layers for fudgy flair.
• 🍊 Zesty Citrus Monkey Bread: Toss in orange zest and a citrus glaze for brunch-worthy brightness.
• 🥜 Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts for texture and nutty flavor.
• 🎃 Pumpkin Spice Vibes: Swap cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice, and mix canned pumpkin into the glaze.

 

DELICIOUS MONKEY BREAD

🥄 Serving Ideas That’ll Make You Feel Fancy

• Pair with a vanilla latte or cinnamon-spiced chai
• Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream
• Top with berries for a brunch-worthy fruit moment
• Drizzle with maple syrup for extra cozy vibes

 

Monkey Bread, Made to Melt Hearts

There’s something so nostalgic and joyful about pulling apart warm Monkey Bread while giggling with the people you love. It’s playful, shareable, and just the right amount of messy. You don’t need fancy skills or rare ingredients—just sweet intentions and maybe a napkin or two.

This recipe nails that Lou Lou Girls mix of cozy, family-friendly, and full of fun flair. Make it for brunch, dessert, midnight snacks, or just because cinnamon makes everything better.

DELICIOUS MONKEY BREAD

🧒 Kid-Friendly Tips for Monkey Bread Magic

Bringing kiddos into the kitchen? This recipe is perfect for sticky fingers and giggly teamwork! Here’s how to make it fun and safe for little chefs:

• 🖐 Little Dippers: Let younger children roll dough pieces in butter and cinnamon-sugar. It’s tactile and sensory-rich—like edible play dough!
• ✂️ Snipping Champs: Older kids can safely use kitchen shears to cut the thawed rolls into quarters. It’s empowering and just the right level of independence.
• 🎨 Layer Like a Puzzle: Treat assembling the Bundt pan like stacking puzzle pieces! Encourage creativity in how they place each dough chunk.
• 🧼 Team Cleanup: Turn post-baking cleanup into a mini game—who can wipe the counter fastest? Who gets the sprinkle patrol?
• 🍴 Name That Bite: Have kids name their creations—“Choco-nut clusters” or “Cinna-stars”—it makes eating them even more fun.

📸 Pro tip: Snap a picture of their finished masterpiece and let them tell the story. “I made the cinnamon avalanche!” might just be your favorite quote of the day.

 

DELICIOUS MONKEY BREAD

And there you have it—a sticky-sweet, cinnamon-packed masterpiece that tastes like a hug and dances on your tongue. Monkey Bread is the kind of recipe you make once and never stop making. It’s easy, it’s show-stopping, and it’s just begging to be shared (though we won’t judge if you keep it all to yourself).

So bake it, break it, and dive in. The only thing better than the smell of this bread is the sound of everyone asking for seconds. 🍴💕

Let me know if you want to pair this with a brunch drink, creamy glaze recipe, or how to turn leftovers into bread pudding! I’m all in.

 

 

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