Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Cinnamon Monkey Bread Foil Packets, perfect for camping or quick outdoor desserts. Sweet cinnamon-coated dough bites topped with brown sugar and butter, cooked in foil over a grill or campfire, creating a gooey, caramelized treat that is both portable and irresistibly tasty.
Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Butter and Sugar Topping
- 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Main Ingredient
- 1 (12.4 oz) package cinnamon rolls with icing
Additional
- Non-stick spray for foil
- 2 pieces of heavy-duty tinfoil (for wrapping)
Instructions
- Preheat Grill or Prepare Fire: Heat your grill to 325°F or prepare hot campfire coals to create even, moderate heat for cooking your foil packets.
- Prepare Foil Packets: Spray two sheets of heavy-duty foil with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and set aside for assembling the monkey bread.
- Coat Cinnamon Rolls: In a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Cut each cinnamon roll into 4 pieces and place them into the bag. Seal and toss until all pieces are evenly coated with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Assemble Packets: Divide the coated cinnamon roll pieces evenly between the two foil sheets. Distribute the small cubes of cold butter on top of each packet, followed by an even sprinkle of brown sugar. Seal the foil packets tightly by folding up the edges to lock in moisture and flavors during cooking.
- Cook on Grill or Campfire: Place the foil packets on the grill grate over low heat or directly above hot campfire coals. Cook for 15-20 minutes, turning the packets frequently to ensure even cooking and caramelization until the dough is cooked through and bubbly.
- Add Icing and Serve: Carefully open the foil packets, drizzle the included icing over the warm monkey bread, and serve immediately for a gooey, sweet dessert treat.
Notes
- Use heavy-duty foil to prevent tearing and leaking during cooking.
- Keep the heat low to avoid burning the sugar and ensure the cinnamon rolls cook evenly.
- Turning the packets frequently helps achieve even cooking and caramelization.
- The recipe works well for camping or backyard grilling, providing a portable and mess-free dessert.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts like pecans inside the packets for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
