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Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread

Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread


  • Author: BeauCollier

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

  • 4 cans Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls (with icing packets reserved)

  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted

  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

  • 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice, divided

  • Optional add-ins:

    • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

    • ½ cup mini white chocolate or butterscotch chips

    • Maple glaze or cream cheese icing


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Generously grease a Bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2: Prepare the Dough

  1. Open cinnamon roll cans, separate rolls, and cut each into quarters.

  2. 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

  1. Place half of the coated dough pieces in the bottom of the Bundt pan.

  2. Sprinkle ½ cup brown sugar over the dough, drizzle with ½ cup melted butter, and optionally add nuts or chocolate chips.

  3. Repeat with the remaining dough, brown sugar, butter, and 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice.

Step 4: Bake

  1. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

  2. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10–15 minutes.

Step 5: Cool & Serve

  1. Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.

  2. Invert onto a serving plate and remove pan gently.

  3. Drizzle reserved icing over warm monkey bread, plus optional maple glaze or cream cheese icing.

Notes

  • Apple Cinnamon Twist: Add ¾ cup finely chopped apples tossed with 1 tbsp flour to layers.

  • Chocolate Lover’s Version: Swap pumpkin pie spice for 1 tbsp cocoa powder and add ½ cup chocolate chips.

  • From-Scratch Dough: Use homemade yeast or pizza dough; let rise before cutting.

  • Gluten-Free / Vegan: Use gluten-free dough and plant-based butter.

  • 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