Easy Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Recipe + Video

Step 1

Place frozen dinner rolls on clean counter top or cutting board to thaw enough to cut, about 15-30 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile: melt butter in medium bowl and prepare cinnamon sugar. To prepare cinnamon sugar, combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake to combine.

Step 3

Add 1/4 cup of melted butter to the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker, brush butter up the sides or use a paper towel. Set aside.

Step 4

Using clean kitchen shears, cut dinner rolls into 1/4's. Place a handful of the cut rolls into the butter. Stir to coat. Remove from butter and toss in cinnamon sugar.

Step 5

Place half of the cinnamon roll bites into the slow cooker in an even layer. Repeat to make 2 even layers. Pour any remaining cinnamon sugar over top and pour remaining butter over top. Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2-3 hours (mine were perfect at 1 hour 45 minutes).

Step 6

If you place paper towels around the lid of the slow cooker it will help with the consistency of the recipe.

Step 7

Meanwhile prepare the cream cheese frosting.

Step 8

In a tall bowl beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and continue to mix until incorporated. Add cream and salt. Mix until light and fluffy.

Step 9

Drizzle frosting over the entire batch of pull apart bread or serve on the side.

Step 10

Enjoy!