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Canned biscuits are tossed in a spiced pumpkin batter and placed in a loaf pan to create these intoxicatingly delicious and fun Pumpkin Spice Bubble Bites!

Updated September 26, 2024

Experience the essence of autumn with our Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread Bites, a perfect blend of sweet pumpkin spice and comforting warmth. Each bite-sized piece is infused with the warmth of pumpkin spice, ooey-gooey caramel, that creates a delightful treat everyone will want to share!

“Hello September!” It’s official! I’ve moved to the land of Pumpkin Spice where I’ll be residing for the next 2–3 months! My favorite season is Fall! I feel like my soul can finally breathe.

It’s also the perfect time for me to update some of my older favorite Fall recipes! Like this Pumpkin Spice Bubble Bites Bread Recipe. The photos are all new and the recipe has been updated and made easier with all the same great flavors of the season.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread

• 1 (16.3 oz) can Pillsbury Grands Home-style Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits (8 large biscuits)
• ¼ cup canned pumpkin
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tablespoon milk, or pumpkin spice creamer.
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ cup chopped nuts – almonds, pecans, or walnuts (optional)
• 1 cup powdered sugar – for the glaze
• ½ teaspoon vanilla – for the glaze
• 2 tablespoons of milk or pumpkin spice creamer – for the glaze
• ¼ teaspoon pumpkin spice – for the glaze

How to make Pumpkin Spice Bubble Bread

Preheat the oven to 350°(F). Spray a 9 x 5 bread loaf pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper. Set the baking pan aside.

Begin by cutting the biscuits, of one can of 8 count Pillsbury Grand Home-style Buttermilk Biscuits, into 6 bite-sized pieces per biscuit.

Place bite-sized pieces of biscuit dough in a large bowl.

The original recipe for “monkey bread” calls for melted butter. However, we are currently living in the land of “spice” and everything nice! To create the “pumpkin spice” element of this recipe, we need spiced pumpkin butter.

Pumpkin batter

In a small bowl, add melted butter, canned pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice.

Using a small whisk, or a fork, mix the pumpkin and butter together until well blended. Add the milk or creamer. Mix again until smooth.

Pour pumpkin butter mixture over cut biscuits. Make sure you scrape the bowl to get all that pumpkin goodness! With a spatula…not your tongue!

Using a wooden spoon, or silicone spatula, gently toss the biscuits in the pumpkin batter until well coated.

In a small bowl, mix together ¾ cup granulated sugar and 1½ teaspoons of cinnamon. Mix until well combined.

Place a layer of pumpkin covered biscuit bites on the bottom of your prepared loaf pan.

Pro-Tip: Use paper clips to hold your parchment paper in place.

Sprinkle the top of the coated biscuits with 1/3 of the cinnamon sugar mixture. . . in the original version of this recipe you rolled each dough ball in cinnamon sugar.

However, I have found this technique is not only easier, it’s a lot less messy, and it still creates the perfect pumpkin spice caramel coating during baking!

Repeat 2-3 more times, making sure to coat each layer with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Finish the top layer with the remaining cinnamon sugar and sprinkle with chopped nuts. I used pecans, but you can use your favorite nut…or no nuts.

Baking Pumpkin Bubble Loaf

Place bubble loaf in the middle of the oven, on the center rack, and bake for 50–65 minutes.

Note: Since the paper clips are metal, you can leave them on your baking pan, but feel free to remove them if you’d like.

Vanilla Spiced Glaze

When the bread is finished baking, set on a cooling rack for 10–15 minutes. After cooling, carefully lift the bread out of the pan by holding onto the sides of the parchment paper.

In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon of vanilla, ¼ teaspoon of pumpkin spice, and 2 tablespoons of milk or pumpkin spice creamer.

Mix with a small wire whisk until smooth and creamy. If necessary, you can add additional milk to achieve the texture you’d like for your spiced glaze.

Using a spoon, drizzle the glaze over the top of the pumpkin monkey bread.

Remove the parchment paper and place the monkey bread on a serving platter.

Can you see all that delicious caramel glaze that has formed in and around each of those tender nuggets of pumpkin spice bites? The beautifully toasted nuts and crispy cinnamon sugar topping! It’s Pumpkin Spice at its best!

That loaf is showing off my friends!

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a seasonal sweet, these bite-sized delights are sure to satisfy your pumpkin spice cravings in every fluffy, caramel-coated bite.

You want to serve it warm. Perhaps with cups of my Easy Old Fashion Hot Apple Cider! I’m thinking of a “Girls Night” with Gilmore Girls!

This is one of my favorite Autumn bakes! I love the convenience of using refrigerator biscuits rather than making my own bread dough. They work great in this easy-to-make bake!

Other Favorite Pumpkin Recipes

• Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
• Moist Pumpkin Bread
• Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Pumpkin Fluff Party Dip from Julia’s Simply Southern

Elevate your fall celebrations with these irresistible treats, and savor the season with every delicious, caramel-drenched piece. Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Nesting Friends!

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