Ingredients
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- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a standard 10-12 cup bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Ensure you coat the center tube well to prevent sticking. In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and the ground cinnamon until perfectly combined.
- Open the cans of crescent roll dough. Do not unroll them into triangles. Instead, cut each log of dough into 1-inch thick slices, and then cut those slices into quarters. You want small, bite-sized nuggets of dough. If the dough gets too warm and sticky, pop it in the fridge for five minutes to firm up.
- Drop the dough pieces into the bowl with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Toss them gently to ensure every side is completely coated. If you are using nuts, sprinkle half of the chopped pecans into the bottom of the prepared bundt pan. Place the coated dough pieces into the pan, distributing them evenly.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth. Pour this buttery glaze evenly over the dough pieces in the pan. The glaze will seep down between the crevices, creating that signature sticky coating during the baking process.
- Place the pan in the center of the oven. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes. The top should be deep golden brown and the sugar should be bubbling. If the top seems to be browning too quickly, loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it sit for exactly 5 minutes. Do not wait too long, or the sugar will harden and stick to the pan. Place a large serving plate upside down over the top of the bundt pan. Using oven mitts, firmly grasp the pan and plate together and flip them over. Gently lift the pan away to reveal the glistening monkey bread.
- Cook Time: 45 minutes