Monkey bread and cinnamon rolls are both pastries that consist of pieces (or "balls") of dough, which are then baked until golden brown. The primary difference lies in the way they are created; whereas cinnamon rolls contain rolled-out dough that is then cut into individual portions, monkey bread contains balls of already-formed dough. Monkey bread is most commonly baked in loaf pans, but it can also be made in muffin tins. The loaf pan produces a more uniform product; however, the muffin tin allows you to turn small pieces of dough into very large treats (think "brawling monkey").