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Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Glaze Pull Apart

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A warm, gooey cinnamon sugar monkey bread coated in a luscious cream cheese glaze, perfect for cozy mornings or casual brunches. This easy pull-apart bread is quick to make with simple pantry staples and delivers a comforting sweet-and-tangy flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough (flaky buttermilk style recommended)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your bundt pan generously with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon until evenly blended.
  3. Open the biscuit dough cans and separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into 4 equal pieces (about 1-inch chunks).
  4. Melt the 1/2 cup butter. Dip each dough piece into the melted butter, then toss in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Place coated pieces into the bundt pan, layering evenly without packing tightly.
  5. Bake the monkey bread on the middle rack for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sugar bubbles lightly. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  6. While baking, beat softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if glaze is too thick.
  7. Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate and drizzle cream cheese glaze generously over the warm bread.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy pulling apart the sticky, gooey pieces.

Notes

Grease the pan well to prevent sticking; coat dough pieces quickly to avoid sugar clumping; watch oven temperature to avoid burning; let bread rest before glazing for best texture; soften cream cheese properly to avoid lumps in glaze. Lining the bundt pan with parchment paper can speed cleanup.

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Keywords: monkey bread, cinnamon sugar bread, cream cheese glaze, pull apart bread, easy breakfast, brunch recipe, cozy dessert

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