February 20, 2012

Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread


There are times in my life where I need to pull out a big 'ole honkin calorie, fat ridden recipe.

This was one of those moments and I'm not apologizing for it, damn it!

Guess what else?  I used canned biscuits, biatch!

Yeah, you read that right.  Canned biscuits!  What are you going to do about it?  A whole lotta nothin is what you're going to do because it's gone!

Natalie had a friend over for a sleepover and we had it for breakfast.

When her friends parents came over to pick her up I gave the other half to them.  GASP!


I didn't even bother to tell them how bad it was for them.

In fact, I had my hubby hand it to them and I hid in the bedroom.  Therefore, it can not be considered my fault when they gain the 5 pounds they will gain from consuming just a little nub of this stuff.

This naughty little dish should really be illegal.

I wonder what it would taste like fried?

Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread
Yield: 8 - 10 servings

Ingredients:
  • 4 cans refrigerator biscuits (about 40) - I used Simply Buttermilk Biscuits from Pilsbury
  • 1 1/2 T. cinnamon
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter - 1 stick
  • 1/2 cup pecans, raisins and/or coconut, if desired
Instructions:
  1. Bring brown sugar and butter to a boil in saucepan.  Keep warm.
  2. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Pour sugar and cinnamon into a plastic bag and mix.
  3. Add biscuit pieces, several at a time; shake to coat well.
  4. Pour a bit of the sauce in the bottom of a buttered Bundt pan.  Sprinkle a bit your pecans, raisins and/or coconut if using.
  5. Begin to layer half of the biscuits and pecans, raisins, and/or coconut if using in the Bundt pan.  When you have used half of the biscuits, add 1/2 of the sauce.
  6. Layer remaining biscuits and pecans, raisins, and/or coconut.  
  7. Pour remaining cinnamon and sugar and the sauce over the top.  Sprinkle with remaining pecans, raisins and/or coconut.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes. Allow to cool 15 minutes before removing from pan. Turn upside down to serve.
Adapted from Cooks.com 

Servings: 1 wedge
Calories: 816
Total Fat:  17.2 g
Cholesterol:  24 mg.
Sodium:  2350 mg.
Protein:  16.2 g.


I suggest you go for a run on the treadmill now. Who knows how much you have just gained from reading this post and looking at the pictures.

I'm silently weeping for my ass and thighs.

I'll be stronger next time, I swear!

22 comments:

  1. My waistline just expanded. And I thank you for that.

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  2. Nothing is better than sticky, fresh, hot out of the oven Monkey Bread!

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    1. It's just not the same left-over is it?

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  3. I used canned biscuits sometimes too! They make the best doughnuts! And we all need a little sugar now and then!

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    1. Glad to see I'm not the only foodie who uses canned biscuits ;) We make those doughnuts too! They are so yummy :)

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  4. Oh, I love this stuff! It is like a once a year treat with how bad it is for you, but it is so goo!

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    1. You are spot on with the once a year comment. It's definitely an indulgence!

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  5. Dee, this is one heck of a lovely looking monkey bread! I can practically just dive in through your pictures! Thanks for sharing. You have a very nice blog and I'm glad to have found you!

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    1. I'm glad you have found me as well! Welcome to Deelicious Sweets :)

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  6. Nothing squelches a cinnamon craving like this monkey bread-yum! Also, I can eat this and tell myself about the benefits of cinnamon-it helps your cholesterol levels. Sad that people take cinnamon pills, I would much rather eat real cinnamon. Your picture is so calling my name-it is definitely a perfect match for the title of your blog! Have a great day!

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    1. Who needs pills when you have this glorious dish, LOL! Thanks for stopping by Tina!

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  7. Oh wow this looks amazing. I wish I could pull that apart right from your picture and have a nice little sweet snack right about now. Looks great Dee!

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    1. I'm with ya girl! I could use a hunk of it right now as well! Alas, dinner is calling my name and I have gotten rid of all evidence that I even made it!

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  8. First time in ur space ...n I absolutely loved it.....the cinnamon bread looks fabulous....perfectly done :-)I'm ur new follower.....do visit my space sometime !

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  9. Holy moly does that look good. So glossy and delicious. I'm drooling over here!

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  10. Dee...some days you just have to throw caution to the wind! This would certainly satisfy my sweet cravings! And well worth the extra time on the treadmill! : )

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  11. Gorgeous! I love monkey bread. Mmmm....I'm hungry now.

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  12. hi dee, I was gigling when I read this post, wow I am thinking if I would like to try this or just imagine that I am eating this tempting bread =) Anyway I gained 5 pounds from the last holiday and shed it after, why not add it again lol.

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  13. Ha Ha! What a great name for a recipe! My family will go Bananas when I make this for them! :) :)

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  14. You gave half away!?!?!! What lucky recipients! :) Sure, it's a guilty pleasure but we've got to have those once in a GREAT while. I need to have a slumber party so I have make something like this. :)

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