Halloween is the perfect time for this spooky pumpkin monkey bread.
I may not be the biggest fan of all the spookiness that Halloween season likes to bring, but I am all about the spooky recipes! This is such a fun time to get creative and have fun with all your favorite recipes, like monkey bread. Monkey bread is our go to for special occasions and holidays. It is quick, easy, and delicious. The perfect morning recipe when you want to keep things simple but also keep things yummy.
I had to create a spooky version of our favorite monkey bread recipe. So enter in spooky pumpkin monkey bread. Check out how easy this breakfast or brunch menu item really is!
Is it even fall if you don’t include pumpkins?
I know, I know. Some of y’all are the biggest pumpkin fans when it comes to actually eating pumpkins. Let me introduce y’all to this spooky pumpkin monkey bread. It brings a hint of pumpkin without being overwhelming or bringing the pumpkin texture which I know turns many of y’all away.
I have most recently started using cinnamon rolls instead of junior biscuits for my monkey bread recipe. The added cinnamon/sugar filling in the cinnamon rolls is the perfect addition to any and all monkey bread recipes. When I saw these pumpkin cinnamon rolls in the store I knew I had to find a creative way to use them. The pumpkin flavor is very subtle and even more so when you combine it with more cinnamon and sugar plus butter. Did I forget the halloween inspired sprinkles? Yep!
Using all the sprinkles to make things feel like Halloween.
Sprinkles add a whole new level to baked goods. The more fun and unique the sprinkles, the better. In the case with this spooky pumpkin monkey bread, we used sprinkles for both the baking process and for decorating. Baking process?
Well, I didn’t want to use too much black food coloring to create a darker looking monkey bread. I was scared that would offset the flavor too much. With the sprinkles, you can change up the color without changing up the flavor too much. The melted butter as well as the baking process melts the sprinkles so that they become a darker color. The normally tan brown cinnamon and sugar topping is now a more black topping. Perfect for the spooky vibe of this cake.
Then we took the icing that came with the canned pumpkin cinnamon rolls and added a little bit of green food coloring. Hello Halloween! My youngest was like “That looks scary and gross!” Exactly what I was going for 😉 Lastly add the Halloween sprinkles and you have a spooky pumpkin monkey bread that is ready to get the spooky season underway!
Spooky Pumpkin Monkey Bread
A spooky twist on a family breakfast favorite, monkey bread. This spooky pumpkin monkey bread is the perfect addition to your menu this Halloween!
Ingredients
- 1 can of Pilsbury Grands Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons of cinnamon
- 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup of orange and black sugar sprinkles
- 1 stick of butter, melted
- green food coloring
- More decorative Halloween Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Grease a bundt or fluted tube pan, set aside
- Mix the cinnamon, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice and the 1/4 cup of orange/black sugar sprinkles in a large bowl.
- Separate the cinnamon rolls, and cut each one into 8 pieces. Toss the pieces into the cinnamon sugar and sprinkles mixture.
- Dump the coated cinnamon rolls and left over cinnamon sugar mixture into the greased bundt pan, spreading it all out evenly.
- Pour the melted butter on top of the coated cinnmaon roll pieces
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the monkey bread appears to be cooked thoroughly (can press on the top part and it wont sink in too much from doughy underneath pieces)
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then cover with a large plate and invert.
- While the monkey bread is cooling, add the green food coloring to the icing.
- Pour the icing on top of the monkey bread and add the Halloween sprinkles.
- Enjoy by pulling the desired amount off with your fingers!
No monkey business around here, just some good monkey bread!
No time for monkey business over here. I feel like we are constantly running a race with the finish line never in sight. This Spooky Pumpkin Monkey Bread is a huge win for us because we already know we love monkey bread, even my picky son, and it is super easy. Like really easy. You know its good when this is our go to every Christmas morning! If you are looking for a fun and delicious way to enjoy breakfast during the spooky season, give this monkey bread version a try!
More spooky recipes: Halloween Whoopie Pies , Halloween Monster Pops , Cookie Dough Bat Bites
Hugs!
