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    Home » Food Fun Friday » Unicorn Monkey Bread Recipe

    Unicorn Monkey Bread Recipe

    Published: May 22, 2019 · Modified: Jan 11, 2022 by Vicky

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    My kids are into unicorn everything! We have made more unicorn crafts than I can count, and I thought that it was time to try our hand at a unicorn treat. You're probably familiar with monkey bread, the doughy, sugary treat that is oh-so-good. It's easy and fun to add a unicorn twist to monkey bread. You can serve this at a unicorn birthday party or on a play date full of unicorn lovers. Enjoy our Unicorn Monkey Bread Recipe!

    Unicorn Monkey Bread Recipe -perfect for the unicorn lover in your life. Monkey bread is even more fun when it is decorated in a fun unicorn style. #unicorn #monkeybread #monkeybreadrecipe

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    Why you'll love this Unicorn Monkey Bread Recipe

    Unicorn Monkey Bread Recipe

    Ingredients

    • 2 cans of biscuit dough
    • unsalted sweet cream butter
    • sugar
    • cinnamon
    • vanilla extract
    • funfetti sprinkles
    • cream cheese
    • milk
    • powdered sugar
    • vanilla

    How to make this monkey bread recipe

    To make this delicious unicorn monkey bread recipe, start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Then, spray your bundt pan with a good amount of cooking spray, and set aside.

    Open the tube of biscuits and lay each biscuit out onto a cutting board.

    biscuit dough

    Cut each biscuit into quarters.

    cut up biscuit dough

    Place the biscuit quarters into a large bowl and add one cup of the sprinkles onto the biscuits. Toss the biscuits with the sprinkles until they are evenly coated.

    biscuit dough with sprinkles

    Roll each of the small pieces of dough with the sprinkles until you have a bunch of sprinkle balls. These are my favorite sprinkles that are pastel colored.

    dough in a bundt pan

    Melt the butter in a small sauce pan. Add sugar and vanilla extract to the melted butter.

    Place one layer of the dough balls into the greased tube pan, then pour one-third of the melted butter mixture over it.

    making monkey bread

    Add another layer of dough balls and butter mixture and repeat this process until you have used them all. Bake the unicorn monkey bread for 30 to 35 minutes or until it turns golden brown on top.

    If you are finding that the bread is browning too quickly, feel free to cover it with foil. Just make sure that the sugar granules melt completely.

    While the monkey bread is baking, you can prepare the cream cheese glaze. Using a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, light and fluffy. Mix in the milk and vanilla until combined and the frosting is smooth.

    Scoop cream cheese into a piping bag with a round tip and set aside.

    Remove monkey bread from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before flipping it over onto a serving dish or serving platter. It should drop right out.

    Unicorn Monkey Bread Recipe

    Pipe the cream cheese frosting onto the top of the monkey bread and decorate with the remaining sprinkles.

    Unicorn Monkey Bread Recipe

    If you are looking for another great way to use your bundt pan, check out Chocolate Espresso Bundt Cake.

    Unicorn Monkey bread recipe

    Unicorn Monkey Bread Recipe

    Unicorn Monkey Bread Recipe -perfect for the unicorn lover in your life. Monkey bread is even more fun when it is decorated in a fun unicorn style. 
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: monkey bread
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 525kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 16 oz cans of homestyle biscuits
    • ¾ C unsalted sweet cream butter
    • 1 ¼ C sugar
    • 1 tbsp. cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
    • 1 Cup bright colorful funfetti sprinkles for rolling
    • 1 Cup bright colorful funfetti sprinkles for decorating

    For frosting

    • 6 oz cream cheese softened
    • 4 tbsp. milk plus extra if needed
    • ½ C powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Spray your bundt pan with cooking spray and set aside.
    • Open the biscuits and lay each roll out onto a cutting board.
    • Cut each biscuit into quarters.
    • Place the biscuits into a large bowl and sprinkle 1 cup of the sprinkles onto the biscuits.
    • Toss the biscuits with the sprinkles.
    • Roll each biscuit quarter into a ball.
    • Using a small sauce pan, melt the butter.
    • Add in granulated sugar and vanilla extract.
    • Place one layer of dough balls into Bundt pan, then pour one-third of the melted butter mixture over.
    • Repeat this process until you have used all the dough and butter mixture.
    • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
    • Cover with foil if the top browns too quickly. (You want to make sure the sugar granules melt completely).
    • While monkey bread is baking, make the cream cheese glaze.
    • Using a standing mixer, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, light and fluffy.
    • Mix in the milk and vanilla until combined and smooth.
    • Scoop cream cheese into the piping bag and set aside.
    • Remove monkey bread from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before flipping over onto a serving tray.
    • Pipe the cream cheese onto the monkey bread and sprinkle the remaining sprinkles all over.

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    Notes

    You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat this for a 15 seconds in the microwave before eating.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1.6mg

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutrition facts may vary depending on numerous factors. 

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    Frequently asked questions

    How do you store monkey bread?

    You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat this for a 15 seconds in the microwave before eating.

    When do I serve this monkey bread recipe?

    You can serve this for a decadent breakfast or brunch. You can even enjoy it as a snack.

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    1. Beth

      May 22, 2019 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      My Unicorn obsessed daughter will be so excited about this recipe!! I love that she can help me make this too!

    2. Julie Menghini

      May 22, 2019 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      It's so fun! This is perfect for a party or a girls day.

    3. Lisa

      May 22, 2019 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      This looks so fun to make and eat! I know this is something my niece would love to have for here birthday! I can't wait now! 🙂

    4. Natalie

      May 22, 2019 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great idea. Look really delicious. I'm such a fan of monkey bread. Never tried this version. Now I can't wait to start making this recipe!

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