Best 6 Monkey Balls Recipes

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Monkey Balls, also known as Rum Balls, are a delightful dessert that can be prepared with a variety of ingredients. These sweet, bite-sized treats are a great way to satisfy your craving for something delicious, and they can also be served as an elegant dessert at your next gathering. The combination of flavors and textures in Monkey Balls make them a popular choice for all occasions. With their rich, chocolatey coating and soft, chewy center, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MONKEY BALLS



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Despite the name, these sweet, gooey treats are AWESOME!!! Best when eaten day of making, but can be reheated in the microwave several days later to taste just as great. Every time I make these, I just can't resist ripping off a chunk every time I walk by them. They disappear quickly!! I don't add nuts because my family doesn't care for them, but I'm sure it's equally as great wit

Provided by Manda

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 bundt loaf

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 loaves frozen white bread dough, thawed (not raised)
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
chopped pecans (optional) or chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Knead dough.
  • Mix sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.
  • Pinch off dough into walnut-size balls.
  • Roll in melted butter, then in sugar-cinnamon mixture.
  • Place in butter-greased bundt or angel food pan, in layers.
  • Sprinkle nuts over each layer, if desired.
  • Pour remaining butter and sugar over top.
  • Let rise, about 10 minutes.
  • Bake in 325 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Invert onto plate while still warm.

MONKEY BALLS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by Tricia33

Number Of Ingredients 15

Sweet Dough
1 package instant dry yeast
1/2 c (118 ml) water at 110F (44C)
1/3 c (66 g) sugar
1/2 c (118 ml) milk, warmed
1/3 c (78 g) butter, melted and cooled to room temp
1 egg, beaten and at room temp
1 tsp salt
3 1/2 to 4 c (438 to 500 g) flour
Monkey Ball Filling
It's completely fine to simply fill the balls with a dry mix of cinnamon and sugar, but I used the following combination. What can I say - I was channeling my inner Paula Dean!
1/4 c (59 g) butter, softened
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 c (36 g) brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine the yeast, water and sugar and let set about five minutes until the yeast is activated. Mix in the milk, butter, egg and salt, and begin adding the flour in about 1/2 c (71 g) increments until it hold together. Turn out onto a well-floured surface and knead about fifteen minutes, adding more flour as needed. Place into a well-oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour. Make filling (below) while the dough rises. After the dough has risen, dump it onto a lightly floured surface. Gently flatten the dough with your fingers to redistribute the air slightly. Pinch off a walnut-sized ball of dough, then flatten into a round. Fill with about a 1/2 tsp of filling (below) or sprinkle the center with cinnamon and sugar. Fold up edges into a ball shape, pinching seams to seal. Set on a lightly floured tray and cover. Repeat until all of the dough is gone, then place the formed monkey balls in the fridge overnight, or at least 8 hours. After the dough has rested, place it in an cool oven, along with a small boiling pan of water. Wait half an hour for the dough to warm and rise slightly. Meanwhile, heat oil to 365F (185C) and prepare a cooling rack by resting it upside down on a pile of paper towels to soak up excess oil. After dough has risen for the final time, gently move two or three at a time to the hot oil. Fry about a minute on each side, then remove to cooling rack over towels, flipping after about 15 seconds to a clean area. Allow to cool slightly, then enjoy! Monkey Ball Filling It's completely fine to simply fill the balls with a dry mix of cinnamon and sugar, but I used the following combination. What can I say - I was channeling my inner Paula Dean! 1/4 c (59 g) butter, softened 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 c (36 g) brown sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla Beat the butter until slightly aerated and add the cinnamon and brown sugar. Beat until light, about five minutes, then add the vanilla. Whip briefly to combine, then use.

MONKEY BREAD I



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Refrigerated biscuits with cinnamon bake in a tube pan. My 7 year old daughter, Leah, loves her Monkey Bread. Enjoy!

Provided by LuAnn Connolly

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 or 10 inch tube/Bundt® pan.
  • Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Cut biscuits into quarters. Shake 6 to 8 biscuit pieces in the sugar cinnamon mix. Arrange pieces in the bottom of the prepared pan. Continue until all biscuits are coated and placed in pan. If using nuts and raisins, arrange them in and among the biscuit pieces as you go along.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the margarine with the brown sugar over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over the biscuits.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Do not cut! The bread just pulls apart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 746.2 mg, Sugar 35.6 g

STICKY MONKEY BRAINS



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This gooey cinnamon pull apart recipe will impress everyone in your family! It is an easy (and I mean EASY), fast, and tasty modification of my boyfriend's grandmother's monkey brain recipe. I use 6 small Bundt pans instead of one big one so the cinnamon balls are more gooey :)Fun to make and even more fun to eat!

Provided by SUGISUGI

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (7.5 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 6 miniature Bundt pans.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the white sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. Use scissors or a knife to cut each of the biscuits into various sizes. Each one can be cut into anywhere from 2 to 5 pieces.
  • Sprinkle about half of the pecans amongst the 6 prepared pans. Roll pieces of biscuit in the cinnamon-sugar, and place them into the pans, distributing evenly. Sprinkle any remaining cinnamon-sugar over the dough balls.
  • Mix together the brown sugar and melted butter. Stir in the remaining pecans. Distribute evenly over the pans of dough balls. For ease of getting in and out of the oven, place all of the pans on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the biscuits are toasted and cooked through. Remove from the oven, and invert individual pans onto serving plates while still hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.6 calories, Carbohydrate 70.9 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 1176.4 mg, Sugar 31.1 g

CINNAMON MONKEY BREAD



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Is it possible for four kids to cook together without total chaos in the kitchen? Yes, with the right recipe. This cinnamon roll monkey bread is a favorite with my bunch. They get to "play" with the dough as they roll pieces of refrigerated biscuits into balls. -Lisa Combs, Greenville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tubes (7-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces; shape into balls. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar. Arrange evenly in a generously greased 9- or 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar., Combine butter and brown sugar; pour over the top. Place tube pan on baking sheet; bake until dough is golden brown and cooked through, 35-45 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting bread onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MONKEY CHEESE BALL



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What a twist to an all time favorite! I make cheese balls all the time as you can make them before head when you are awaiting a crowd or have hungry guests dropping in without knowing beforehand. Sometimes neither me and nor DH feel for cooking, then we just sit down, i chop up some apples, carrots and find some crackers or nice bread and we enjoy some really fast dinner which still makes you feel good. The bananas give this cheeseball a slightly sweet taste which is though not over whelming as there are lots of spices too. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. I can recommend to serve it with salted crackers or, if you like it to bee more filling, with dark, freshly baked rye bread. Note: Cooking time does not include chilling time.

Provided by Iceland

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 1 ball, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon roasted garlic
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (hot)
2 teaspoons thyme, dried
1 banana (chopped, about 1 cup)
1/2 cup green onion
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups walnuts, chopped
thyme, fresh (optional)

Steps:

  • Soften the cream cheese in your mixer or food processor.
  • Add salt, roasted garlic and thyme and beat until well blended.
  • Stir inn the chopped up banana, green onion and cheddar cheese.
  • Blend in 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Shape into ball and roll in the remaining walnuts.
  • Decorate with fresh thyme leaves if you like.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Tips:

  • For a crispy coating, roll the monkey balls in bread crumbs before frying.
  • For a cheesy center, stuff the monkey balls with mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
  • To add a bit of heat, sprinkle the monkey balls with chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the monkey balls with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Monkey balls are a fun and easy appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, and game days. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a monkey ball recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a delicious and unique appetizer, give monkey balls a try!

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