Oreo Monkey Bread is the perfect, gooey, creamy pull-apart bread. Ready to eat in under an hour, the whole family will love it! Give it a try!
Oreo Monkey Bread is a delicious sweet bread made with biscuit pieces tossed in sugar and cookie crumbs. The indulgent finger bread is one of those perfect desserts that is sure to be a favorite with your kids. Oreo Stuffed Monkey Bread is wonderfully sweet, gooey, sticky, and creamy. It’s perfect to serve with a glass of milk to balance out the sugary taste of the Oreos.
Monkey Bread is a traditional dish for special occasions during the holidays. This Oreo version is a nice way to stick with tradition but still get outside the box. Oreos are wonderfully functional cookies that you can use to make so many tasty recipes. You can add Oreos to Brownies, Cookies, or Cupcakes to mix in some extra creaminess and chocolate to the original recipe.
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Sabrina’s Oreo Monkey Bread Recipe
While regular Monkey Bread is a classic, shareable Breakfast Recipe, this version takes that basic idea and adds delicious cookies and cream flavor to it. It makes an indulgent breakfast, brunch treat, or dessert!
Oreo Monkey Bread is a super fun dessert, blending the familiar flavors of buttermilk biscuits, Oreo cookies, and a sweet caramel glaze. To prepare it, quartered biscuit dough pieces are combined with sugar and crushed Oreo cookies. These ingredients are gently placed into a bundt pan without pressing down. Meanwhile, a rich mixture of unsalted butter and brown sugar is boiled before being poured over the dough mixture. The dessert is then baked until golden brown and fragrant. After cooling briefly, it’s inverted onto a plate, revealing a luscious, gooey treat. It’s perfect for celebrations, holidays, and as a midweek dessert!
Can Oreo Monkey Bread Be Made Ahead of Time?
Yes, Oreo Monkey Bread can be prepared in advance. You can assemble the bread in the bundt pan, cover it with plastic wrap or foil, and refrigerate it overnight. When you’re ready to bake, simply remove it from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes, and then bake it as directed in the recipe. This makes it a convenient option for entertaining or enjoying a freshly baked dessert without all the last-minute fuss. Just remember to allow a bit of extra time for baking if the dough is cold from the refrigerator.
Ingredients
- 36 ounces Buttermilk Biscuit Dough: The buttermilk biscuit dough serves as the base of the monkey bread, providing a soft and flaky texture. You can use store-bought refrigerated biscuit dough for convenience, but homemade dough can also be used.
- 1 cup Sugar: Sugar adds sweetness to the monkey bread, balancing the flavors. It also helps create a caramelized glaze when combined with butter and brown sugar.
- 15 crushed Oreo Cookies: Crushed Oreo cookies infuse the monkey bread with a delightful chocolate and cream flavor. They add a unique twist to the classic monkey bread recipe. You can use any Oreo flavor or even other chocolate sandwich cookies for variety.
- 6 whole Oreo Cookies: These larger Oreo cookie pieces not only enhance the Oreo experience but also create pockets of texture and flavor within the bread.
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter: The butter, when combined with brown sugar, creates a gooey caramel glaze that coats the monkey bread, giving it a rich, buttery sweetness.
- 1 cup Brown Sugar: Brown sugar, along with the butter, forms the sweet, sticky caramel sauce that envelops the biscuit dough pieces.
Icing (for Drizzling Over the Monkey Bread)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar is the base of the icing, providing sweetness and a smooth consistency. Adjust the amount to achieve your preferred icing thickness. You can also use confectioner’s sugar as a substitute.
- 2 tablespoons Whole Milk: Whole milk helps thin out the powdered sugar and create a pourable icing.
Kitchen Tools & Equipment
- Bundt Pan: A bundt pan is essential for baking the Oreo Monkey Bread. It typically has a decorative ring shape, which adds an appealing design to the bread while ensuring even baking. Grease it well to prevent sticking.
- Medium Saucepan: You’ll need a medium-sized saucepan to melt the butter and brown sugar together to create the caramel glaze. Opt for one with a non-stick surface for easier cleanup.
- Large Bowl: A large mixing bowl is used to toss the biscuit dough pieces, sugar, and crushed Oreo cookies together. Choose a bowl that can comfortably accommodate all the ingredients without spilling.
- Plate: You’ll need a plate for flipping the monkey bread after it’s baked. Make sure it’s large enough to cover the bundt pan’s opening.
- Spray Baking Oil: Baking spray or cooking oil in a spray bottle is handy for greasing the bundt pan, preventing the monkey bread from sticking during baking.
How to Make Oreo Monkey Bread
Time needed: 50 minutes.
- Step One: Prep Time
Start by preheating the oven, and spray the bundt pan with cooking spray. Take the refrigerated biscuit dough out and open it. Cut each piece of biscuit into small dough balls.
- Step Two: Coat
Pulse the Oreos in a food processor to quickly break them into cookie crumbs. Add the Oreo chunks and sugar to a large bowl. Toss the dough balls in the cookie crumbs. Continue tossing until each piece of dough is coated in sugar and cookie crumbs.
- Step Three: Sugar Sauce
Combine butter and brown sugar in a saucepan and put it over medium heat. Let the mixture boil together for 1 minute.
- Step Four: Bake
Gently place the pieces of dough in your prepared bundt pan. Don’t press them together because you want the pieces to easily pull apart. Pour the brown sugar sauce over the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the biscuits are nicely golden brown. Let it cool off for 10-15 minutes before you flip it over a plate to remove the Monkey Bread from the pan.
- Step Five: Glaze
Combine powdered sugar and milk to make the icing. Drizzle the mixture over the top right before serving.
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How to Store Leftover Oreo Monkey Bread
To keep leftover Oreo Monkey Bread fresh, store it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. It can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for 4 days.
Freezing Oreo Monkey Bread
To freeze Oreo Monkey Bread, wrap individual portions in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag. Properly sealed, they can last for up to three months. Thaw the bread in the fridge or at room temperature to maintain its taste after storage.
Topping Oreo Monkey Bread
If you’re serving Oreo Stuffed Monkey Bread as a dessert, try topping it off with Ice Cream. It’s a creamy, rich combination that works perfectly together. You can also easily make your own Whipped Cream with heavy cream and put a dollop of that on top. For even more rich, sweet flavors top the ice cream off with Chocolate Sauce or Caramel Sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use homemade biscuit dough if preferred. It adds a personal touch and can enhance the flavor. Ensure it’s rolled and cut into quarters similar to the store-bought version for consistent results.
If you don’t have buttermilk biscuit dough, you can substitute with croissant dough or even pizza dough. Keep in mind that the texture and flavor may vary slightly.
Yes, you can adjust the sugar to your taste. Reducing it slightly won’t significantly affect the recipe’s structure, but it may result in a less caramelized glaze.
Be sure to thoroughly grease the bundt pan with baking spray or butter. Additionally, allow the monkey bread to cool for 10-15 minutes before flipping it onto a plate; this will help it release easily.
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Ingredients
Oreo Monkey Bread
- 36 ounces buttermilk biscuit dough , refrigerated, each cut into quarters, 3 packages
- 1 cup sugar
- 15 whole Oreo Cookies , crushed
- 6 whole Oreo Cookies , broken into quarters
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar , packed
Icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a bundt pan with baking spray.
- Add the biscuits, sugar, and Oreo chunks and crumbs to a large bowl and toss.
- Add mixture gently to a bundt pan (do not press down).
- Add the butter and brown sugar to a medium saucepan on medium heat and bring to a boil for one minute before pouring onto the bundt pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, remove from oven, let cool for 10-15 minutes then place a plate over the bottom of the bundt pan and flip over to remove.
Notes
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Variations on Oreo Stuffed Monkey Bread
- Chocolate chips: Add a little bit of melted chocolate to the recipe by mixing chocolate chips in with the biscuit pieces. You could use milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or white chocolate chips.
- Glaze topping: Instead of the regular icing, you could drizzle melted peanut butter, melted chocolate, or caramel sauce over the top of your Oreo Monkey Bread.
- Golden Oreo Monkey Bread: Try making a vanilla version of this recipe by using golden Oreos instead of regular. You can also whisk vanilla extract into the brown sugar sauce.
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