Chocolate Monkey Food

HOT COCOA MONKEY BREAD

Steps:

• Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Put the butter in a medium bowl. Brush the Bundt pan with some of the butter to lightly coat.
• Cut the biscuits into quarters. Combine the hot cocoa mix and sugar in a large bowl and stir together.
• Working in batches, toss one-third of the biscuits in the melted butter, roll them in the hot cocoa mixture to lightly coat and add them to the Bundt pan so they are nestled together in an even layer; sprinkle with one-third of the marshmallows and chocolate chips. Repeat to make 2 more layers of biscuits rolled in cocoa, the marshmallows and chocolate chips. Sprinkle the top with any leftover hot cocoa mixture and drizzle with any leftover butter.
• Cover the pan with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until puffed and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Loosen the bread from the sides of the pan with a knife or offset spatula. Carefully invert the pan onto a serving plate, remove the pan and serve hot.

HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE MONKEY BREAD

Steps:

• Thaw loaves as directed on package; let rise until doubled.
• Stir together granulated sugar, cocoa and cinnamon.
• Stir together 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar and water in small microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave at HIGH (100%) 30 to 60 seconds or until smooth when stirred.
• Pour mixture into 12-cup fluted tube pan.
• Heat oven to 350°F Pinch off pieces of bread dough; form into balls, 1-1/2 inches in diameter, placing 3 baking pieces inside each ball.
• Dip each ball in remaining 1/4 cup butter; roll in cocoa-sugar mixture.
• Place balls in prepared pan.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool 20 minutes in pan; invert onto serving plate.
• Cool until lukewarm.

BACON AND CHOCOLATE MONKEY BREAD

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 11-inch oval baking dish with cooking spray.
• Open the biscuits. Cut the biscuits in half horizontally for a total of 16 slices.
• Place one slice in a large bowl. Use a pastry brush to brush the top of the biscuit with maple syrup. Top with 1 teaspoon each of chocolate chips and bacon pieces. Top with another biscuit slice perpendicularly, and press lightly to make them stick. Repeat the process, building a tall stack of biscuit dough, until you're out of biscuit halves. (You won't use all the maple syrup; save 1 tablespoon for the drizzle.)
• Carefully transfer the stack to the prepared baking dish, laying the stack horizontally in the center, and pour any remaining syrup and chocolate over the top. Bake until golden on top, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Let cool 10 minutes, then whisk together the melted butter and reserved maple syrup in a medium bowl. Whisk in the powdered sugar until thick, then add the milk and maple extract and whisk until smooth. Drizzle carefully over the bread and let set, about 10 minutes more.

CHOCOLATE MONKEY SUNDAE

Steps:

• Caramel-rum sauce: In a sauce pan combine the water and sugar and cook until caramel in color. Slowly add in the cream and then the rum. Allow the sauce to cool and add sliced bananas if you wish.
• Chocolate fudge sauce: Combine the cream and corn syrup and bring to a boil. Once boiling add the remaining ingredients, remove from the heat and whisk until all of the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Tuile batter: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all of the dry ingredients and add to a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix in the egg whites and then the melted butter. Spread or pipe the batter onto a silpat and bake in oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Whipped cream: Place the cream in a stand mixer and whip on high speed, once at a medium peak add the sugar and vanilla extract.
• To assemble the sundae: Place the caramel rum in the bottom of a sundae glass. Layer scoops of your favorite ice cream on top and pour the fudge over the ice cream. Repeat until the glass is full. Top with whipped cream, toasted nuts and a tuile cookie. To assemble the sundae, place the caramel rum bananas in the bottom of a sundae glass. Layer scoops of your favorite ice cream on top and pour the fudge on to the ice cream. Repeat until the glass is full. Top with whipped cream, toasted nuts and the tuile monkey cookie. A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

CHOCOLATE MONKEY BREAD

Steps:

• For the dough: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a loaf pan with parchment or spray with cooking spray, then set aside.
• Combine the dates and almond milk in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Add the almond flour, gluten-free flour, cacao powder, baking powder, apple cider vinegar, baking soda and salt. Blend until thoroughly combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as necessary.
• Roll the dough into small balls roughly 1 inch in diameter.
• For the chocolate coating: Add the dates, cacao powder and coconut water to a cleaned blender and blend until smooth.
• Dip each ball of dough in the coating mixture and use a spoon to cover with a thin layer. Transfer the dough balls to the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips, if using.
• Bake until the monkey bread has light golden brown, crisp edges, approximately 40 minutes.
• Cool for at least 15 minutes, then spoon out or pull apart to serve. Enjoy!

CINNAMON ALMOND DARK CHOCOLATE MONKEY BREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE DRIZZLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• On a floured surface, unroll each tube of dough and separate along the perforations. Mound 1 teaspoon of the almond filling in the center of a dough triangle, top with 2 teaspoons chocolate chips and fold the sides over to make a package. Roll it in your hand to seal. Repeat with the rest of the dough, almond filling and chocolate chips.
• Brush a liberal amount of butter all over the inside of a 12-inch Bundt pan.
• Mix together the granulated sugar, cinnamon and salt in a shallow bowl. Dip each dough ball in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place in the prepared pan. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until golden brown, an additional 10 to 15 minutes; let cool slightly.
• While still warm, take a knife or offset spatula and carefully separate the sides of the cake from the pan. Turn it over and turn out onto a serving dish. Drizzle with the Cream Cheese Drizzle and sprinkle with crushed almonds.
• Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, almond extract and 2 tablespoons milk in a bowl until very smooth. If the mixture needs to be looser, add an additional 1 tablespoon milk.

CHOCOLATE MONKEY (SMOOTHIE)

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients until smooth.

CHOCOLATE MONKEY BREAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until sugar is melted; set aside., Cut each biscuit into quarters. Shape each piece around a chocolate kiss; pinch seams to seal. In a large bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Add biscuits, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. , Spoon 1/4 cup caramel into a well-greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Arrange a third of the biscuits in the pan and drizzle with 1/4 cup caramel. Repeat layers twice., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cover loosely with foil if biscuits brown too quickly. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

T.G.I. FRIDAY'S CHOCOLATE MONKEY (BANANA SPLIT DRINK)

Steps:

• Blend until thick & creamy. Top with Whipped Cream.
• Garnish with Banana slices & Cherry.
• Serve with large soda straws in tall wine glass.

SCREAMING CHOCOLATE MONKEY

Steps:

• Shake well and pour over ice, top with cherry or chocolate sprinkles.