Warm Cinnamon Roll Pull-Apart (Print Version)

A gooey, caramelized pull-apart with sweet cinnamon dough and optional nuts or raisins.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough with icing

→ Sugar Mixture

02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

→ Caramel Sauce

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

→ Optional Add-Ins

06 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
07 - 1/2 cup raisins

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup bundt pan with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Open cinnamon roll cans and separate each roll. Cut each roll into quarters. Reserve the icing.
03 - In a large zip-top bag, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Add dough pieces and shake until evenly coated.
04 - Layer half of the coated dough pieces in the bundt pan. Sprinkle with half of the nuts and raisins if using. Repeat layering with remaining dough and add-ins.
05 - Mix melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl until combined. Pour evenly over the layered dough in the pan.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
07 - Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate.
08 - Drizzle reserved cinnamon roll icing over warm bread. Serve immediately, pulling apart pieces.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Try adding orange zest to the sugar mixture for a citrusy twist
  • Substitute chopped apples for nuts for a fruity version
03 -
  • Cover the top loosely with foil if browning too fast
  • Use a zip top bag for easy coating of dough pieces
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