32ozrefrigerated cinnamon roll doughcut into 1-inch pieces
0.5cupgranulated sugar
2tspground cinnamon
0.8cuplight brown sugarpacked
0.5cupunsalted butter, melted
1tspvanilla extract
0.5cupchopped pecansoptional
1.1cuppowdered sugarfor glaze
2.5tbspmilkfor glaze, more as needed
2ozcream cheese, softenedfor glaze
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 10–12 cup bundt pan.
Mix granulated sugar with cinnamon in a large bowl.
Cut the cinnamon roll dough into 1-inch pieces.
Toss dough pieces in the cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.
Layer half the coated dough in the pan and sprinkle with pecans.
Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until glossy and combined.
Pour half the butter mixture over the dough, add remaining dough, then pour the rest on top.
Bake 30–35 minutes until puffed, deep golden, and the center is cooked through.
Cool 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate and remove the pan.
Beat powdered sugar, milk, and cream cheese until smooth; drizzle over warm bread.
Notes
Swap pecans for walnuts, add diced apples, or finish with a caramel drizzle. To make ahead, assemble in the pan, cover, and refrigerate up to 12 hours; bake straight from the fridge, adding 3–5 minutes. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days; rewarm briefly before serving.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.