Hold on to your sweet tooth!
This chocolate-peanut butter monkey bread will blow you away.
In a word, it’s decadent.
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Acaramel sauceis poured over the dough pieces before the whole thing is put in the oven.
The sauce caramelizes as it bakes, so you get hint of caramel in each bite.
Be sure to eat it warm, when the cups and drizzle are still warm and melty.
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This monkey bread can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead.
Prepare as directed through Step 2, then wrap and chill.
you’re free to also freeze the assembled monkey bread for up to three months.
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Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then top and bake as directed.
If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Reheat, covered, in a preheated 350F oven or in the microwave until warmed through.
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Consider pairing leftovers with a scoop of ice cream (for additional moisture, of course).
1/2cup(4 oz.
Generously coat a 10- to 12-cup fluted Bundt pan with baking spray, and set aside.
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Place 1 candy, top side down, in center of each dough piece.
Fold dough over candy (do not stretch dough), and gently pinch edges to seal around candy.
Evenly layer dough balls into prepared pan, and set aside.
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Pour hot butter mixture evenly over dough balls in prepared pan.
Cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Invert pan onto a plate, and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
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Drizzle glaze over cooled monkey bread.
Cool for 10 minutes; garnish with chopped peanut butter cups.
Pull apart to serve.
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Monkey bread should be golden brown on top and bubbling when it’s ready.
It should also feel firm to the touch.
