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Easy Slow Cooker Monkey Bread Recipe with Perfect Cinnamon Sugar Coating

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A simple and cozy slow cooker monkey bread recipe featuring pillowy biscuit dough balls coated in a perfect cinnamon sugar and caramelized butter mixture. Ideal for breakfast or brunch with minimal prep and fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough (about 16 oz / 450 g total)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (115 g)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
  • Optional: fresh or frozen blueberries (handful)

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon; stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Open the biscuit dough cans and separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into quarters (about 4 pieces per biscuit).
  4. Toss each dough piece in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
  5. Place the coated dough pieces evenly inside the slow cooker insert. If using nuts, sprinkle them evenly between layers.
  6. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the layered dough pieces.
  8. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Check at 2 hours with a toothpick; it should come out clean and the top should be golden brown and slightly crisp.
  9. Let the monkey bread cool in the slow cooker for 10-15 minutes before turning it out onto a plate. Use a spatula or slotted spoon to loosen the edges.

Notes

Avoid opening the slow cooker lid during cooking to prevent heat loss and uneven cooking. Use refrigerated biscuit dough straight from the fridge for best texture. Melting butter gently prevents burning the sugar. Slow cooker liners can help with easy cleanup.

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Keywords: monkey bread, slow cooker, cinnamon sugar, easy breakfast, brunch recipe, pull-apart bread, sweet bread, comfort food

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