Christmas at the Campbells: Christmas Morning Monkey Bread

There’s something special about family traditions, especially during the holidays. For us, it wouldn’t be Christmas morning without the smell of warm cinnamon and sugar filling the kitchen as we pull a bubbling, golden Monkey Bread out of the oven. This recipe has been a part of our Christmas morning for years, and it’s one of those treats that brings everyone running to the kitchen in their pajamas, ready for that first, sticky-sweet bite.

The best part? It’s easy to make! We start with refrigerated biscuit dough, coat it in cinnamon and sugar, then pour over a rich, buttery sauce. The whole thing bakes up into a pull-apart masterpiece that’s pure comfort food.

Here’s How We Make It:

• 4 tubes of refrigerated biscuit dough Cut each biscuit into quarters and roll them into little balls.
  

• Cinnamon-Sugar Coating In a bowl, mix 3/4 cup sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Toss the dough balls in this mixture until they’re all well-coated and sweetened.
  

• Assemble the Bread Spread the sugar-coated dough balls evenly in an ungreased bundt pan. Sprinkle any leftover cinnamon-sugar mix over the top for extra goodness.
  

• Buttery Sauce In a saucepan, bring to a rolling boil:

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 3/4 cup butter

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk

    
    

  Stir it all together until smooth and bubbling, then pour this heavenly sauce over the dough balls in the pan. Bake right away – no waiting here!

Bake It Up

Pop the bundt pan into a 350°F oven and bake for about 30 minutes. The Monkey Bread will puff up and turn a lovely golden-brown color. When it’s ready, let it cool just a bit before turning it out onto a plate – but make sure it’s still warm for serving.

Serving Tip: Set it in the center of the table and let everyone pull off pieces – no knives needed! This is Christmas morning, after all, and we’re here to relax, savor, and make memories.

Why We Love This Recipe

This Monkey Bread is more than just a recipe; it’s a little tradition that makes our Christmas mornings feel extra special. It’s simple enough to make even when the morning’s a little chaotic, and it’s a wonderful way to bring everyone together. There’s something magical about watching your loved ones gather around the table, sharing sticky fingers and laughs, all before the presents even get unwrapped.

If you’d like to make this Monkey Bread a part of your family’s holiday tradition, I think you’ll love it just as much as we do. And if you’re craving even more cozy, comforting recipes, check out my cookbook – it’s full of tried-and-true family favorites that make every season a little sweeter.

Happy Holidays, and may your Christmas morning be as warm and delightful as this Monkey Bread!

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