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Easy Caramel Monkey Bread Bites: Best Pull-Apart Recipe

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These Easy Caramel Monkey Bread Bites are a quick and delicious pull-apart recipe made with canned biscuits, a homemade brown sugar butter sauce, and melted caramel candies. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or a lazy Sunday morning, this crowd-pleasing treat comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (16.3 oz each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (e.g., Pillsbury Grands! homestyle or buttermilk variety)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (dark brown sugar works too)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup caramel candies, unwrapped (e.g., Kraft or Werther’s Soft Caramels)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 10-cup Bundt pan or 9-inch round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Open the cans of biscuits and separate them. Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, cut each biscuit into quarters. You should have about 40 small pieces.
  4. Place the biscuit pieces into a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in the cinnamon sugar mixture, seal the bag, and shake vigorously until every piece is coated.
  5. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat.
  6. In another small saucepan over low heat, combine the caramel candies and heavy cream. Stir frequently until the candies are completely melted and the sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  7. Place half of the cinnamon-sugar biscuit pieces into the prepared pan. Drizzle half of the brown sugar butter sauce over the top, followed by half of the melted caramel sauce. If using nuts or raisins, sprinkle half of them over this layer.
  8. Add the remaining biscuit pieces on top, then drizzle with the remaining brown sugar butter sauce and caramel sauce. Top with the remaining nuts or raisins if using.
  9. Place the pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the caramel is bubbly. The dough should be cooked through and spring back when lightly touched.
  10. Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for exactly 5 minutes. Place a serving plate upside down over the pan, then carefully invert it. Let it sit for another minute before lifting the pan. Serve warm.

Notes

The cooling time is critical: let the monkey bread cool in the pan for exactly 5 minutes before inverting. If you flip it too soon, the caramel will run everywhere; if you wait too long, it will stick to the pan. For extra insurance against sticking, cut a circle of parchment paper for the bottom of the pan. When melting caramel candies, use low heat and stir constantly to prevent burning. This recipe is best served warm, fresh from the oven.

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