Bear Claw Monkey Bread
 
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Ingredients
  • Bear Claw Monkey Bread:
  • 2 Cans Biscuits (I used Grand's Flakey Variety)
  • ½ Cup Sugar
  • 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1 (12.5 oz.) Can Almond Filling
  • ½ Cup Slivered Almonds
  • ½ Cup Raisins (Optional)
  • ½ Cup Butter, Melted
  • ½ Cup Brown Sugar
  • Almond Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 1½ Cups Confectioners Sugar
  • 3 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
  • ¼ Teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter, Melted
  • 1-2 Teaspoons Milk
Directions
  1. Bear Claw Monkey Bread: Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a bundt pun with cooking spray. Cut each biscuit into 4 equal pieces. In a large plastic bag, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Working in batches, place the biscuit pieces into the cinnamon sugar and shake well. Place half of the coated biscuit pieces into the bundt pan. Drop tablespoons of almond filling on top of the biscuits. Sprinkle with almonds and raisins if using. Top with remaining biscuit pieces.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar, Pour the butter mixture all over the biscuits. Bake for 30-34 minutes or until no longer doughy. Invert the pan onto a serving platter. Optional: Drizzle with almond cream cheese glaze. Serve warm.
  3. Almond Cream Cheese Glaze: In a bowl combine the confectioners sugar and softened cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Stir in almond extract, butter and milk. Adjusting the milk for desired thickness.
Recipe by Mandy's Recipe Box at https://mandysrecipeboxblog.com/bear-claw-monkey-bread/