Chocolate-stuffed monkey bread. Partnered post with Hershey’s. All opinions are honest and my own.
If I told you how many chocolate-stuffed monkey bread fingers I’ve licked clean over the last month, you might think I have a chocolate obsession. You’d be right.
I need all the chocolate!
I haven’t had chocolate this much in a long, long time, but the spreads are so rich, so creamy, so decadently perfect that I must have at least a spoonful every single day.
And so it was that I got to thinking about using it in recipes. Hmmm, how about kicking monkey bread up a notch by adding an explosion of chocolate flavor with Hershey’s Spreads?
So I did it, and it worked…oh my red painted ponies, it worked.
I know you can make monkey bread with refrigerated biscuit dough, but I decided to use frozen bread dough instead.
I thawed a couple of loaves in the fridge overnight and then I kinda smooshed each of them into an oval-ish, flattish piece of dough which I then cut into equal sections as best I could. (Perfection doesn’t matter.)
I put a dollop of Hershey’s Chocolate Spread in the center of each piece of dough and then gently closed the dough around it.
Each of the chocolate-filled dough pieces took a cinnamon-sugar shower and then I placed them haphazardly into a cake pan. (It’s no fun if the pieces are all matchy-matchy, so go willy nilly.)
Some of my pieces even had chocolate peeking!
Meanwhile, I was melting the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon on the stove.
Once that was heated through and well blended, I poured it over the top of the dough pieces, mmmmmmmm!
Then I covered the pan and set it in a warm place to rise for about an hour.
Once it had risen to the occasion, I baked it for 35 minutes in the oven, let it sit for about ten minutes in the pan.
Then I flipped the chocolate-stuffed monkey bread goodness onto a serving plate so all the gooey topping would glaze it, and then I dug in!
As you can see, the end result was an explosion of chocolate flavor from the inside! It was ridiculously delicious!
Chocolate-Stuffed Monkey Bread
Ingredients
- 2 loaves frozen bread dough thawed
- Hershey's Chocolate Spread
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an angel food or bundt cake pan.
- Gently flatten bread dough and cut into equal pieces.
- Take each piece and flatten it enough so that you can dab 1/2 teaspoon or 1 teaspoon of Hershey's Chocolate spread in the middle. Bring the edges together and seal the dough pocket.
- Fill a sealed plastic bag with the 1 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon combination and roll each of the dough pockets to coat. Place in pan.
- Melt butter in saucepan on stove and stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until mixed well and heated through.
- Pour over dough balls in prepared pan. Cover with cloth and set in warm place to let dough rise. (About 1 hour)
- Uncover and then bake in 350 degree oven about 35 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes and then flip onto serving plate so glaze will ooze all over the bread. Then EAT!
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Angela says
I’ve not seen Hershey’s Spreads before. This recipe for Chocolate-Stuffed Monkey Bread looks scrumptious and easy to make.
Cara says
OH my that looks so good! I love chocolate, oh I wish we could eat these new spreads!
Sarah Elyce says
I have yet to make my own monkey bread at home but this looks absolutely fantastic. What a great use of the new Hershey spreads. My mouth was watering as I read this post.
Dana Rodriguez says
That looks delicious!I received a jar of this from Crowdtap and I am going to try this recipe!Thanks for sharing!
Cheryl Free says
I love recipes that are easy to make and sound so delicious like this one.
Rebecca C says
When I first saw a commercial for this, I wondered if they were inspired by Nutella. Regardless, this looks soooo good. Definitely gonna try it this weekend!
Jessamine D. says
This looks super delicious. The pictures made my mouth water. LOL. My daughters would love this!
Alexis AKA MOM says
This looks perfect I’m cohosting a baby shower with a monkey theme and I was going to make monkey bread. This looks better then the version I found previously!!
Sheila M. says
It sounds delicious, but there is no way I could eat that much sugar. I would rather try a small amount of the spread on a graham cracker to satisfy cravings then call it good.
Heather says
OH….My…..I am loving these Hershey spreads! This looks out of this world!
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
That sounds so good. I wonder how it would be with peanut butter too?
Laurie Nykaza says
This looks so good . I love bread and also chocolate so to combine them together like this is wonderful. My kids would love it can’t wait to make it.
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says
Oh my GOODNESS. I love Monkey Bread, and I love chocolate, and you just married the two together in a most amazing way. I have a jar of Hershey’s spread in my pantry and this might be what I use it for.
April says
This looks so yummy! Monkey bread is a weakness especially around the holidays. Chocolate monkey bread? Sounds incredible!
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
I use to make monkey bread all the time with my baking students! But chocolate stuffed?? Now THAT sounds awesome!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
Um. Yeah.
I’m going to need to walk away now.
This. is. just. too. tempting!
Barbara says
You had me at Monkey Bread- chocolate stuffed makes it that much better.
Shell Feis says
Monkey bread is always amazing but with chocolate?? YES! Totally trying this.
Yona says
I saw a recipe for using the Spreads in a Smores kind of way – I’d like to try that out.
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
This looks amazing! I didn’t even know there was such a thing as Hershey’s Spread!
shelley b says
My family loves traditional monkey bread – this recipe sounds like it’s super yummy- look forward to trying it out- thanks for the recipe
Debi says
Oh now that sounds good. WE love monkey bread. What a great twist
Becca @ Mama B says
GENIUS!!! I bet this is fabuloussss!
Christina says
mmm… I love the Hershey’s spreads. I’m going to have to try this!
Ashley says
I didn’t think it was possible for monkey bread to get any better. Obviously I was wrong.
Singapore Mum Blog says
ooooh you mean that’s it? So simple? I’m going to try this and I’m sure the kids will ask for more!!
Susan G says
It looks soo delicous and the recipe seems really easy to make. I am going to have to try it.
Kathleen says
I think you have found the one thing better than monkey bread, chocolate monkey bread.
Alicia K says
woahhhh this sounds insanely delicious!!
Lolo says
Oh my gosh! I have been wanting to make monkey and now I REALLY want to make monkey bread!!
Candy @ Candypolooza says
Oh good gosh.. that looks simply amazing and evil at the same time!! LOL That would be an amazing Valentine’s Day gift!!! I can’t wait to try it!!
Brutus Duffy says
My MIL is a big chocolate and pastry lover. I think i will make this for her when she comes over next. Thanks-I’m pinning this.
Jaime says
This looks amazing and I can almost taste it. I wish we were neighbors so you could share with me.
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
OMG that looks so amazing. I could probably eat all of it since it looks so delish!
Jenny says
Totally drooling. I need that spread!
Amanda Love says
My son just looked at this and asked if we could make this. This does look super yummy, anything chocolate is definitely for me.
[email protected] says
damn you woman and your temptations. this looks so good especially since we just had plain ole regular monkey bread this morning
Julie Smith says
Oh, my gosh! This looks delish (AND easy, which is always a plus!) Bookmarked for later; thanks for sharing!
FB says
That looks AMAZING! When I make it I think I will throw some nuts into it to add a healthy crunch! 🙂
Alissa Apel says
I haven’t had monkey bread since I was in girl scouts. Our leaders used to make it for us on camp outs. It’s good.
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
YUMM.. YUMM.. YUMM> this turned out AMAZING.. I love chocolate spread and sooo need to try Hershey’s.. thanks for sharing
Autumn says
Oh my gosh! That looks sooooo good! I love any excuse to eat chocolate in my baked goods. I’ll definitely try this recipe!
Malia says
oh my..that looks incredibly delicious! I’ll have to try it some time.
Jenny Sims says
Money bread is one of my favorite desserts, I’ve never seen it topped with chocolate this way. Love the addition of Hershey’s!
Christopher Sorel says
wow YUM love monkey bread and this takes it up a notch
Barrie says
I make monkey bread every year for Christmas, it’s become a tradition! I love the idea of adding chocolate to it and my chocolate crazed family would love it too. We may need to try it now to make sure it’s ok for the holidays 😉
Janel says
We are a chocolate crazed family over here, too. Loving this idea to add chocolate to a favorite recipe!
Betty says
Monkey bread is a wonderful invention. Wonder why chocolate wasn’t an obvious addition
Jacca says
Wow that looks good!Im definitely going to try this.
Tough Cookie Mommy says
This bread looks delicious. I’ve heard of monkey bread before but never knew how it was made or what ingredients it contained. I can’t wait to try this.
Christy@SweetandSavoring says
This looks absolutely sinful! Monkey bread is amazing enough on its own- in fact, it’s hard for me to stop picking once I start!- but to add *chocolate*? I’m coming right over! 😉
Betsy Barnes says
This looks so good! I have tried the spreads on toasted bagels, that is about as creative as I get, lol 🙂
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I’ve never made my own Monkey Bread not had any. I must have some soon this looks so ridiculously good. I’m sure it must be the calorie free version too right?
Stefani says
What a fantastic idea. I love making monkey bread and never thought to add chocolate! Yummy!
Amber Nelson says
Wow! Can you send some to me? Those look so good!
Tara says
OK, that looks all sort of deliciousness.
Lawna says
Ok, that does it! I’m going to the store and buying all three. These sound absolutely amazing, especially in your mouthwatering recipe!
Diane Sallans says
that looks like a lot of fun to make and even more fun to eat!
trisha says
You know what I Dont have is one of those bundt cake pans…i wonder if I could do this in a baking pan?
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
I am a FIRM believer that Monkey Bread should always been sweet and NEVER savory. I had the distinct UNpleasure to make garlic parmesan monkey bread with my husband this weekend in a bag mix that his mom gave us for Xmas. I wasn’t jazzed about it upfront, and it turned out to be terrible. Sugar, please! (oooh.. and chocolate!)
Secret Agent Woman says
I think I’m going to try making that with my son.
Anne says
Looks delicious, I love Monkey Bread because it is so quick and easy
Piera says
Liz! I think you’re trying to ruin my diet LOL! I love monkey bread, but Chocolate-Stuffed Monkey Bread? You’re killing me!!
Mel Cole says
This is so good! I love that the recipe has nuts in it. Yumm!
My Inner Chick says
Just added to my list of favorites.
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW.
PS. They finally got this product in our grocery stores. xx
Colleen says
O.M.G. that looks amazing. I’ve always enjoyed monkey bread but never made it myself I love the extra touch with the chocolate inside.
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
This monkey bread looks so delicious, Liz! I am pinning it so that I can remember to make it after I get home from my trip this week!
Janeane Davis says
This Hershey’s product is new to me. I like chocolate, so I am going to have to try some of the recipes you shared here.
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
Oh, my goodness. That looks phenomenal! I just might spring out of bed a little quicker if that breakfast was waiting for me!
Kelsey Apley says
I am such a fan of Monkey Bread!! I have never seen a combo like this :-)!!! I am Gonna have to make this, I heart my chocolate!!
Alissa says
Oh my. Do you deliver? This looks absolutely amazing! And I’m stocking up on supplies this weekend, because we’re bound to have yet another snow day yet this year, right?
Susanna Barbee (Zealous Mom) says
Oh my dear goodness! I already love monkey bread enough. I can’t imagine pouring delicious chocolate all over it. I am definitely going to try this sometime. Thanks for the recipe.
Veronica says
That’s a funny name…..monkey bread! Lol. That’s looks like a delicious treat
Tammy says
I volunteer to become your taste tester. I’m pretty sure you need one, right?! 🙂 That looks so delicious and it’s absolutely genius too!
Greta says
I need this monkey bread in my life. I already have the Hershey’s spreads, and we’ve gone through 2 jars so far.
Donna says
This is one of my new addictions… and I wish I could stop at just one spoonful a day.
Melissa Au says
Okay, it is so not fair that I have to look at that picture of pure deliciousness while you get to eat it.
Tammilee T says
Hello YUM! I would love love love to try this recipe. Oh my goodness so good.
Jessica says
I love the Hershey chocolate spread! I eat it on just about everything, especially salty pretzels.
brett says
that looks absolutely divine. i’ll take 2, please.
cindy says
I have never made monkey bread but heard it’s amazing. add chocolate….mmmmmmmm!
Melissa says
Oh my goodness, this looks SO delicious! My son would be so excited if I made this.
Theresa says
This Hershey’s spread is my new favorite snack! I eat it straight out of the jar. Of course, now I can make some monkey bread now and not look like such a fool scooping it out of the jar like a choco addict 😉
Heather @ Work from Home with Kids says
Oh my goodness this looks delicious! I’ve had monkey bread before, but it didn’t look this good!
Lisa says
This looks awesome. Can’t wait to try it!
Jennifer says
Oh just get out of town with this. Looks HEAVENLY!!!! I just drooled a little.
noelle d says
that looks SO GOOD
Amy H says
This looks Delicious! I think we may need to try this the next time we have both of the kids
Mama to 5 BLessings says
This looks wonderful! I have never tried the Hershey’s like this before – yummy!
Mindy Grant says
Oh my, I need to make this, like RIGHT NOW! That looks so delicious!
Amy says
I have never heard of Monkey Bread before -but that looks DELICIOUS! I think I may have to try this the next time we have the kids
Toni says
Oh Mylanta! You are brilliant!
brian miller says
well i bet my dentist would love that…ha…i like monkey bread…never had it with chocolate…..
Jennifer Williams says
I would have never thought to make it a chocolate monkey bread, that looks really good. I have been wanting to make money bread for a while and have not gotten to it yet, I will have to make it this way (chocolate makes everything better)
Hilary says
Oh my.. you had me at chocolate and just about did me in with those pics. YUM!
Deborah says
Ok, ready for some diversity? I am one of those odd ones that is *not* a chocolate fan. However, this actually looks yummy! So, that is saying quite a bit coming from someone who does not have a chocolate number (or it is 0-1). 🙂
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
You’re killing me here…. this looks YUMMY!
Tina Ashburn says
I have never heard of Hershey’s Spread, but wow! How did that one get past me? What fun it must be to decorate and top things like Monkey Bread! Oh, gee, I can think of a million things things worthy of spread chocolate! How about toast?
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
I’ve never made monkey bread. I think I may have to make this in the morning!
Nicole Brady says
All these Hershey recipes are going to make me have to exercise even MORE! LOL I already have a weakness for monkey bread but this looks phenomenal!
Nichol says
Gosh, this is killing me. I need to have a major cheat day and eat all the sweets possible. I’d make stuffed french toast with strawberries. Or maybe nothing at all. Huge spoonfuls sounds good to me!
Kay M. says
OHMYGOODNESS! You have outdone yourself! This looks absolutely amazing! I am SO printing this recipe! I will make it for my grandkids the very next time they come over!
HilLesha says
That looks absolutely scrumptious!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
Seriously? I’m getting a sugar high just drooling over this thing!
becca says
how yummy this looks simply divine and very delicious
Mickey says
This sounds so amazing and so easy! We’ll have to try it with the kids sometime.
Janel says
That monkey bread looks SO good!! Drool! I’m chocolate addicted, too.
Heather @OurKidsMom says
This looks beyond amazing. I never thought about putting anything other than cinnamon in monkey bread. Can’t wait to try it!
Ellen Christian says
Oh wow. That looks so tempting.I could go for a huge piece right now.
Kimber says
Oh wow! That looks both delicious and amazing. It is going on my must make list!!!
Angela @ About a Mom says
I am seriously so hooked on those new Hershey’s spreads and love how you used it in this recipe. Looks so delish!
Sarah @Must Have Mom says
We love monkey bread and have never made it with chocolate inside! This looks amazing
Jennifer B says
Ah this looks amazing and I bet it would go well with coffee too!
Cat Davis says
Oh my gosh that looks sinfully delicious! I never would have thought to put put chocolate in the monkey bread bites.
Debbie L. says
OMG – Davey would love this! Bread and Chocolate! Two of his favorite food!
Onica {MommyFactor} says
this is my first time hearing about monkey bread. But it’s looks so yummy and fun to make. Clearly I need to learn more and try to make some.
Ashley Gill says
I was given the chance to try the milk chocolate one and yummmy! My husband likes it on bread with honey! This monkey bread looks awesome!
Jennifer says
We have made this with peanut butter before! I’ve never thought to make it with chocolate spread. Yum!
Heather D. says
Yummy. I love monkey bread – this sounds divine. Hope you are well, Liz!
vinma says
oh my god! You are killing me with all these ‘chocolate posts’.. Monkey bread sounds so awesome that I am itching to make one for myself and eat the whole bunch ALONE! 🙂
Tonya {The Traveling Praters} says
I’ve never made monkey bread but your description makes it sound so easy to do! I think the chocolate would be a nice touch.
Jen - Life With Levi says
zomg – I just had a foodgasm. Those look amazing! Pinning to make next weekend!!
Mellisa says
Oh I think I may be in chocolate heaven! I’ve been trying to eat healthy for the past month but I think I could cheat just a little with this recipe.
Sofia says
Oh I need this in my life!! It looks so delicious and easy to make! You know what? I’ll have to make these for the Super Bowl!
Amber says
I must do this! I actually just bought that Hershey spread.
Fabulous Perks says
My goodness this looks delicious. I wish you were my neighbor. I have never had or heard of monkey bread before. Do you deliver? Lol
Shell says
This looks amazing! I make Monkey Bread for Christmas and Easter but I’ve never added chocolate. I’m going to try it next time!
Ave says
Wow! Your monkey bread looks delicious! Wish we had Hershey Spreads here in Spain too!
Amber Edwards says
This seriously has my name written all over it! I adore monkey bread, and then you added chocolate. who could say no? Not this mama!
Tess says
Liz, I have to say, I just love your food photos! Now, you just ruined my healthy eating-I’m making this today!!! lol
Christine Luken says
Oh my, that looks delicious! I’m not sure I can trust myself with a jar of chocolate spread in the house! I’d probably eat it before I got around to making the monkey bread. 😉
Michele says
Guess I’m going to be buying some jars of this Hersey Spread-I have seen it and managed to walk past it a couple of times now–I know for a fact I would be eating it straight out of the jar by the TABLESPOON full-forget the teaspoon–That monkey bread looks to die for—
Debbie Denny says
Oh you had me at Chocolate stuffed monkey! Love the new spread!
martha says
shut UP.
i hate you.
and yet i love you.
i think i’d be hyper for a month.
Lisa Thompson says
Oh my word! How is it that I’ve never heard of these Hershey’s spreads? I feel deprived! And I’ll be heading out shortly to see if I can find some! The spread looks amazing and the monkey bread looks divine!!!!!
Pam says
Ok, that just looks amazing. WHo would have thought to make monkey bread with chocolate? I want an entire batch for myself.
Ms. A says
OMG… monkey bread! I used to make that all the time and haven’t made any in years. I LOVE the idea of adding chocolate!!!
Mally says
IT. WAS. AMAZING!!!!!! Hershey should put you on their payroll!!!
Patty says
That looks heavenly.
MJ says
Be still my heart and my tummy! I love monkey bread and I love chocolate even more. I must pin this for my fun food days!
Nicole B says
Just when I thought Monkey Bread couldn’t get more delicious…you go and add chocolate! That looks amazing and I’ll definitely have to give your recipe a try.
Deborah Pucci says
Oh my, that looks delicious……
Crystal @ Surviving a Teacher's Salary says
OH MY WORD I NEED this! I think I’m going to make it this weekend since we’ll be snowed in and I’m in need of a chocolate fix! This is absolutely amazing! Pinning it for this weekend!
Rosey says
These spreads sound so good to me, I like that they let you indulge a little, without feeling the need to eat a whole chocolate bar (not that I’m adverse to that, mind you). 😉 Getting your chocolate fix w/o a ton of calories sounds good to me. AND this Monkey Bread idea was a good one!!
Kita says
Heavenly this looks so good. I see this Monkey Bread popping up a lot I am tempted to try it even more now since I can add chocolate to it.
Ashley McLure says
+1’d and Pinned. A recipe to keep on hand for the future!
Melanie S. says
If I had the bread on hand, I’d make this right now. I’m so hungry and that looks absolutely delicious.
Terry says
Oh Man Liz!!! You know how to make a girl want to break her diet. That Chocolate Stuffed Money Bread looks so good.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Oh how I wish I had an entire loaf of that in front of me right now because I kid you not, I would devour the entire thing! It looks absolutely divine!!!
Betty Manousos says
omg, this looks really delicious! i will definitely make this!
happy weekend, my wonderful friend!
xx