Description
This Crockpot Monkey Bread recipe is a delightfully sweet and gooey treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with refrigerated biscuits coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with a buttery brown sugar glaze, this pull-apart bread is cooked slowly in a CrockPot for a soft, tender texture. Finished with a vanilla glaze drizzle, it’s easy to make and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (16.3-ounce) can refrigerated biscuits
- â…“ 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 Crockpot: Spray the pot of a 4-quart slow cooker or CrockPot with pan spray and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Cut Biscuits: Cut the refrigerated biscuits into quarters to create small bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Coat Biscuits: Place the biscuit pieces in a large ziplock bag along with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Close the bag, leaving some air inside, and shake vigorously until all biscuits are fully coated in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Transfer the coated biscuits to the prepared CrockPot and sprinkle a little of the leftover cinnamon sugar on top.
- Make Brown Sugar Mixture: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine unsalted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring until the butter is melted and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Pour Over Biscuits: Pour the warm brown sugar mixture evenly over the coated biscuits in the CrockPot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW heat for 2-3 hours. The monkey bread is done when the edges start to brown and the center reaches an internal temperature of 190°F (88°C).
- Make Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to create a sweet glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top of the warm monkey bread before serving for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Use a 4-quart CrockPot to ensure even cooking and enough space for the monkey bread to rise.
- Check the monkey bread after 2 hours to avoid overcooking; cooking time may vary slightly depending on the slow cooker.
- This recipe is best served warm for a soft, gooey texture.
- To keep the monkey bread from sticking, be sure to thoroughly spray the CrockPot before adding ingredients.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free glaze option.
