chocolate monkey bread

Brooklyn, OH
Updated on Jan 26, 2011

This is so good, so satisfying. My 2 kids, who are my own 2 little monkeys love this! I top it with bananas and some chocolate or caramel sauce with optional chocolate chips to make it even more monkey crazy!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - 16oz each frozen bread loaves
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 stick butter, melted and divided
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 - bag of semi sweet chocolate chips or mini milk chocolate kisses

How To Make chocolate monkey bread

  • Step 1
    Thaw loaves as directed on package; let rise until doubled.
  • Step 2
    Stir together granulated sugar, cocoa and cinnamon. Stir together 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar and water in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 30 to 60 seconds or until smooth when stirred. Pour mixture into 12-cup fluted tube pan.
  • Step 3
    Heat oven to 350°F. Pinch off pieces of bread dough; form into balls, 1-1/2 inches in diameter, placing 3 chocolates inside each ball. Dip each ball in remaining 1/4 cup butter; roll in cocoa-sugar mixture. Place balls in prepared pan.
  • Step 4
    Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 20 minutes in pan; invert onto serving plate. Cool until lukewarm. 12 servings.
  • Step 5
    To serve add banana slices on top of monkey bread with more mini chocolate chips and with pecans, swirl hot fudge around, all optional. Great just by itself as well!

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