Description
This Crockpot Monkey Bread is an incredibly easy and delicious treat that’s perfect for a cozy morning or a sweet dessert. Refrigerated biscuits are coated in cinnamon-sugar and baked to gooey perfection in a slow cooker, then drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze. It’s a simple, hands-off recipe that delivers warm, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 (16.3-ounce) can refrigerated biscuits
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large pinch salt
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Crockpot: Spray the pot of a 4-quart slow cooker or CrockPot with pan spray and set aside.
- Cut Biscuits: Cut 1 (16.3-ounce) can refrigerated biscuits into quarters.
- Coat Biscuits: Add the biscuits to a large ziplock bag along with ⅓ cup granulated sugar and 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon. Close the bag tightly, allowing room for air, and shake until all the biscuits are fully coated in the sugar. Add the coated biscuits to the prepared CrockPot. I sprinkled a small handful of the leftover cinnamon sugar over the biscuits and discarded the rest.
- Make Brown Sugar Mixture: Heat ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup brown sugar, and 1 large pinch salt in the microwave in a medium bowl in 30-second increments until all the butter is melted and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Pour Over Biscuits: Pour the brown sugar mixture over the biscuits.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours or until the pieces around the edge are starting to brown and the center reaches an internal temperature of 190°F (88°C).
- Make Glaze: Whisk the 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract together in a small bowl.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the top of the monkey bread before serving.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker. Check the monkey bread periodically and adjust cooking time as needed.
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar in the cinnamon-sugar coating as well.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
