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This Christmas Monkey Bread is a fun and festive breakfast treat for Christmas morning.
Soft pieces of biscuit dough are coated in cinnamon sugar, layered with a buttery brown sugar sauce, and finished with red and green sprinkles. It’s gooey, sweet, and perfect for sharing with family.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup red and green holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 10- to 12-cup Bundt pan.
Cut each biscuit into four pieces.
Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a large zip-top bag. Add the biscuit pieces a handful at a time and shake until they are coated.
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Arrange half of the coated biscuit pieces in the prepared Bundt pan. Sprinkle with half of the holiday sprinkles and pecans, if using. Add the remaining biscuit pieces and sprinkles.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook until combined and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Carefully pour the butter and brown sugar mixture evenly over the biscuit pieces.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is cooked through.
Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Carefully invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.
Tips for Making Christmas Monkey Bread
- Don’t skip greasing the pan: The brown sugar sauce gets sticky as it bakes, so make sure the Bundt pan is well coated.
- Add extra holiday color: Sprinkle a few additional red and green sprinkles over the monkey bread after turning it out.
- Make it your own: Add chopped pecans, walnuts, or mini chocolate chips between the layers.
- Serve warm: Monkey bread is best served warm while the cinnamon sugar coating is gooey.
Can You Make Monkey Bread Ahead of Time?
You can cut and coat the biscuit pieces in cinnamon sugar the night before.
Store them covered in the refrigerator, then assemble with the butter and brown sugar sauce just before baking. For the best texture, bake it fresh on Christmas morning.
More Christmas Recipes to Try
If you’re planning a special Christmas breakfast or getting ready for the holidays, here are a few more recipes you might enjoy:
- Crock Pot Cranberry Butter – This sweet and tangy cranberry spread is delicious on warm biscuits, toast, pancakes, and muffins.
- 12 Traditional Christmas Cookies to Make From Scratch – Find classic Christmas cookie recipes for holiday baking and sharing.
- Hot Cocoa Cookies with Marshmallows – Chocolatey cookies with marshmallows make a fun Christmas treat.
- Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies – These festive cookies have a sweet cherry center and chocolate topping.
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover monkey bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for about 15–20 seconds, or until warmed through.
This Christmas Monkey Bread is a fun addition to a holiday breakfast spread, especially alongside scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, and a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
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