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Monkey bread with canned biscuits recipe

Irresistible Monkey Bread with Canned Biscuits Recipe Delight

This monkey bread with canned biscuits recipe offers warm, gooey goodness that's quick and easy for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-cup fluted tube pan
  • large bag
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 packages canned biscuits refrigerated

For the Topping

  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • as needed cooking spray

Instructions
 

How to Make Monkey Bread

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Grease the pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bag, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Open the packages of biscuits and cut each into quarters.
  • Toss the quartered biscuits in the spice mixture until coated.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar until combined.
  • Layer the coated biscuits in the pan, adding chopped pecans every third layer.
  • Pour the brown sugar-butter mixture over the biscuits.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a plate.

Notes

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for a charming finish.
Keyword baking, canned biscuits, Comfort Food, easy dessert, monkey bread