Description
Enjoy a delightful and easy-to-make Crockpot Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread, perfectly soft and sweet with layers of cinnamon sugar-coated dough baked to golden perfection. This pull-apart treat is ideal for breakfasts, brunches, or cozy desserts, featuring the convenience of slow cooking with rich buttery and brown sugar flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Coating
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Additional
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar glaze, chopped pecans, raisins
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot: Spray the crockpot generously with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking during the slow cooking process.
- Cut the dough: Open each can of cinnamon roll dough and cut each roll into four equal pieces. Reserve the icing packets for later use as a glaze.
- Coat the dough pieces: In a bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Toss the dough pieces thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they are well coated on all sides.
- Layer the dough: Place the coated dough pieces evenly in the bottom of the prepared crockpot, creating a layered effect for even cooking.
- Prepare sugar sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together melted unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and combined.
- Pour sauce over dough: Evenly pour the butter and sugar mixture across the layered dough pieces to ensure the monkey bread is richly flavored and moist.
- Cook in crockpot: Cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 2.5 hours. Check toward the end; the monkey bread should be fully cooked and golden, with a soft and pull-apart texture.
- Cool and serve: Allow the monkey bread to cool slightly before drizzling the reserved icing over it. Optionally, add chopped pecans or raisins for extra texture and flavor. Serve warm directly from the crockpot or transfer to a serving plate.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on the crockpot model, so start checking at the 2-hour mark to avoid overcooking.
- To add texture and flavor, consider adding nuts or dried fruit between layers before cooking.
- The reserved cinnamon roll icing makes a perfect glaze to drizzle on top for extra sweetness.
- Ensure the crockpot is well-greased to prevent sticking and make serving easier.
- This monkey bread can be kept warm in the crockpot for up to one hour after cooking on the ‘Keep Warm’ setting.
