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Butterscotch Monkey Bread Recipe

Butterscotch Monkey Bread Recipe

The ultimate comfort food, Butterscotch Monkey Bread Recipe is sweet, gooey, and a breeze to prepare. With rich butterscotch and soft rolls, it’s an irresistible treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. Try it tonight and watch it disappear!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams (1 stick)
  • 3.5 ounces Cook ‘n Serve Butterscotch Pudding Mix 99 grams (1 box)
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar 107 grams
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon (or Penzey's pie spice)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans 113 grams, divided (optional)
  • 24 unbaked frozen dinner rolls 912 grams, Rhodes recommended

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale
  • 10-Cup Bundt Pan

Method
 

  1. Generously spray a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Microwave the butter, butterscotch pudding mix, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt on 50% power until butter has melted. Whisk together until incorporated.
  3. Sprinkle pecans into the pan.
  4. Place half the frozen rolls evenly over the pecans, leaving a little space (¼-inch) between rolls.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining pecans and half of the butter/pudding mixture over the rolls.
  6. Add the remaining frozen rolls on top of the butter/pudding mixture (cutting the rolls where needed).
  7. Top evenly with the remaining butter/pudding mixture.
  8. Spray one side of plastic wrap with nonstick spray and place it loosely (sprayed-side down) over the rolls.
  9. Leave the pan for 5-6 hours (on the countertop) or 8-10 hours (in the refrigerator).
  10. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 25-27 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers 200°F-205°F.
  11. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and cool for 5 minutes.
  12. Set a large plate (larger than the pan) over the rolls and invert the rolls onto the plate. Be very careful – the pan and the rolls are very hot, and the drippings can burn if not extremely careful.
  13. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Tip 1: This recipe will take at least 5 hours to thaw the dough (or 8-10 hours overnight).
  • Tip 2: If using a 9-inch Bundt pan, reduce the number of rolls to 19 and keep the remaining ingredients the same.
  • Tip 3: The bread is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 200°F-205°F or an inserted toothpick comes out clean. It will be puffy and crisp on the top.