Description
Cozy, gooey, and utterly irresistible—this Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread is the ultimate fall treat. Soft cinnamon roll pieces, coated in pumpkin-spiced sugar and baked in a buttery, sticky caramel sauce, make for the perfect centerpiece for brunch or dessert. Pull apart, drizzle with icing, and enjoy the warm, fragrant magic of autumn in every bite.
Ingredients
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4 cans Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls (with icing packets reserved)
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1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
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1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
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3 tsp pumpkin pie spice, divided
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Optional add-ins:
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1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
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½ cup mini white chocolate or butterscotch chips
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Maple glaze or cream cheese icing
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Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Generously grease a Bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
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Open cinnamon roll cans, separate rolls, and cut each into quarters.
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In a large bowl, toss dough pieces with ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice until evenly coated.
Step 3: Layer the Monkey Bread
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Place half of the coated dough pieces in the bottom of the Bundt pan.
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Sprinkle ½ cup brown sugar over the dough, drizzle with ½ cup melted butter, and optionally add nuts or chocolate chips.
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Repeat with the remaining dough, brown sugar, butter, and 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice.
Step 4: Bake
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Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
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If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10–15 minutes.
Step 5: Cool & Serve
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Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
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Invert onto a serving plate and remove pan gently.
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Drizzle reserved icing over warm monkey bread, plus optional maple glaze or cream cheese icing.
Notes
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Apple Cinnamon Twist: Add ¾ cup finely chopped apples tossed with 1 tbsp flour to layers.
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Chocolate Lover’s Version: Swap pumpkin pie spice for 1 tbsp cocoa powder and add ½ cup chocolate chips.
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From-Scratch Dough: Use homemade yeast or pizza dough; let rise before cutting.
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Gluten-Free / Vegan: Use gluten-free dough and plant-based butter.
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Bourbon Caramel Drizzle: Stir 1 tbsp bourbon into melted butter and add sea salt to icing for an adult twist.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 Cal per serving
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 36g