Cinnabon Monkey Bread

Published January 4, 2013

Cinnabon Monkey Bread-taking Cinnamon rolls to the next level

I know it’s the New Year and we’re all supposed to be eating healthier but this recipe is not my fault. You can blame Ashton of SomethingSwanky for this sugar meltdown. I few weeks ago, she made these CinnabonDonuts. I vowed to make them for the kids. The very next day, I was in Walmart and I swear, I think everyone else in middle Georgia must have seen Ashton’s post because there wasn’t a Cinnabon roll in site. I had to settle for the Mini-Bites.

Let me tell you, I think as bite size they are even better than Ashton’s full size version because they become little Cinnabon Donut Dippers.

Pure sugar heaven. You must try it!

But since I never buy 1 of anything, I bought 4 cans of the Cinnabon rolls. What to do with the remaining 3?
I asked for recommendations for my Waffle Iron on Facebook and someone mentioned Cinnamon Roll Waffles. Just place the cinnamon roll in the waffle iron…you get the idea.

Sorry, Not a fan. I don’t recommend wasting your cinnamon rolls this way. Cinnamon rolls should be fluffy on the inside, not flat and mushed. And a little dry to be honest. The kids ate them anyway. There was sugar involved after all.

So 2 cans left. These rolls are already cut to the perfect size for Monkey Bread. Oh yes! Ahmazing! I will warn you, this is a full on sugar high.

Cinnabon Monkey Bread

Ingredients

2 cans Pillsbury Cinnabon Mini-Bites
1/2 cup Butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a bundt pan well with non-stick spray. Melt butter. Unroll dough and place in ziplock plastic bag. Add melted butter and shake well to coat dough pieces. Add sugar to bag and shake again to coat. Place coated dough pieces evenly around bundt pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until top is a dark golden brown (but not burnt) and firm to the touch. Remove from oven and let cool in pan 5 minutes before inverting onto serving plate. Be careful, syrup will be hot! Warm icing provided with rolls and pour over top or serve on the side.

Notes

2 cans of the rolls will feed 5-6. You can also use 3 cans, increase the butter to 3/4 cup and the sugar to 1 cup to feed a few more.

Recipe Source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com

Cinnabon Monkey Bread-taking Cinnamon rolls to the next level

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About Grace

When I was younger, I was constantly in the kitchen helping my mom bake. It was fun getting to play with the flour and always getting to lick the spoon. I’ve always expressed an interest in baking and now I feel that it’s the right time for me to take over. I am a college student working towards a nursing degree as well as a full-time aunt to the sweetest little kids (they might pop up in some of the posts). I’ve learned most of what I know about baking and cooking from my mom, and I am continuing to self-teach through trial and error, which means plenty of sweets to be eaten. Read more...

Comments

Anonymous says

January 4, 2013 at 3:14 am

I am definitely going to try these, I know my grandgirls will love them.

Susan Willard

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Heather Kinnaird says

January 4, 2013 at 4:21 am

um…YES PLEASE! what new year diet will be making these fore sure

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Lois B says

January 4, 2013 at 8:27 am

I’m living overseas and really miss Cinnabon. Can’t wait to try this when I return.

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Kalamity Kelli says

January 4, 2013 at 10:15 am

I’m not bashful – can y’all send me two or three pans of that? Sure would appreciate it! hahaha! love it!

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Emily says

January 4, 2013 at 11:38 am

I am drooling uncontrollably over here.

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Elaine says

January 4, 2013 at 2:52 pm

That looks absolutely heavenly. The icing is my favorite part, and the last picture is making my mouth water!!

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Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

January 4, 2013 at 3:11 pm

Oh my word! That bread…I have no words!!! YUM!!!!

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Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

January 4, 2013 at 8:06 pm

I’m drooling, Joan! This bread looks fantastic!

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Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says

January 4, 2013 at 8:58 pm

3 ingredients???? Are you kidding? This is not good, I will be making this all the time! Yummy!

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The Cooking Actress says

January 5, 2013 at 12:19 am

Ooooh this looks like my aunt’s monkey bread recipe—which we all LOVE!!! Yummmyyyy!

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Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

January 5, 2013 at 1:09 am

I love love love love cinnamon roll monkey bread. Delish Joan!

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Kim and Julie (Sunflower Supper Club) says

January 7, 2013 at 11:13 pm

I am now about to fall off the diet wagon. These look fabulous Joan. I’m going to have to go by some of these rolls for my kids. 😉
Thanks so much for linking them to the Weekend Potluck and have a great week!
~Kim

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Anita at Hungry Couple says

January 8, 2013 at 1:57 pm

I’m torn. Stick to salad and fit into my pants or make this recipe and buy bigger pants. Decisions, decisions… 🙂

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Alicia Clinton says

April 4, 2013 at 4:47 pm

We did the cinnamon roll waffles for Christmas morning last year and they were interesting. We found that, 1. so many in the house were interested that we all bought two different cans from different places, 2.we had lots of packages so we could try cinnabon to cheap kroger brand, 3. that about 60 or less is enough if we spray with pam each time, and finally 4. go for cheap, don’t waste the money on fancy when icing and good maple syrup really make the difference. I say try again if you really like cinnamon and waffles, we will!

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Cinnabon Monkey Bread