Description
This Crockpot Monkey Bread recipe is a delightful pull-apart treat made with cinnamon sugar coated biscuit pieces baked slowly in a buttery brown sugar sauce. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert, it’s easy to prepare with pantry staples and cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker for a gooey, tender sweet bread bursting with cinnamon flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Monkey Bread
- 1 (16.3-ounce) can refrigerated biscuits
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large pinch salt
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the pot of a 4-quart slow cooker or CrockPot with non-stick pan spray and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Quarter the Biscuits: Cut the refrigerated biscuits into quarters to create bite-sized pieces for easier coating and cooking.
- Coat the Biscuits: In a large zip-top bag, combine the biscuit quarters with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Seal the bag with enough air inside and shake vigorously until all biscuit pieces are well coated in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Transfer the coated biscuit pieces to the prepared slow cooker, sprinkling a small handful of any remaining cinnamon sugar over the top.
- Melt the Butter Mixture: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and a large pinch of salt. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each until the butter is fully melted and the sugar mostly dissolves, forming a smooth mixture.
- Pour the Sugar Mixture: Evenly pour the melted brown sugar and butter mixture over the coated biscuit pieces in the slow cooker, allowing the sauce to seep through the biscuits.
- Cook the Monkey Bread: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours. The monkey bread is done when the edges start to brown slightly and the center reaches an internal temperature of 190°F, resulting in soft, gooey, and tender pull-apart bread.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to create a sweet glaze.
- Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooked monkey bread just before serving to add a creamy, sweet finish to this comforting treat.
Notes
- Use a 4-quart slow cooker to ensure even cooking and proper size for the monkey bread.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model; start checking at 2 hours for doneness.
- For a richer flavor, brown the butter before mixing it with brown sugar.
- Do not lift the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain consistent heat.
- Serve warm for best texture and flavor; leftover monkey bread can be reheated gently in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Monkey Bread,Crockpot Monkey Bread,Slow Cooker Dessert,Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread,Sweet Breakfast Recipe
