Cinnamon Monkey Bread in Foil Packets — Campfire & Oven Recipe

This quick and easy foil packet breakfast is irresistible. Cut store-bought cinnamon rolls into pieces, toss them with sugar and cinnamon, then cook them on the grill or over a campfire to make Cinnamon Monkey Bread Foil Packets. Finish with the included icing for a gooey breakfast that requires minimal cleanup.

These Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Foil Packets are sticky, sweet, and delightfully indulgent. Made with just five ingredients, they’re perfect for cooking on a grill, in an oven, or over a campfire. They’re simple to assemble, fun for kids to help with, and easy to clean up since everything cooks in foil.

Kids enjoy shaking a bag of cinnamon-sugar coated dough pieces, filling the foil packets, and sealing them for the grill or campfire. Depending on their age, you may want to help with cutting the rolls, but most of the steps are kid-friendly and quick.

Why this recipe works:

• Only five ingredients are required.
• Cooks in foil for fast cleanup.
• Versatile: oven, grill, or campfire.

What is Monkey Bread?

• Monkey bread goes by many names—sticky bread, gold crown, pinch-me cake, and more.
• It’s a soft, sweet, sticky pastry often served for breakfast or as a treat. This quick version uses cinnamon rolls for convenience.
• Small pieces of dough are coated with cinnamon and sugar, layered with butter and brown sugar, then baked until tender and caramelized.

Ingredients Needed

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons cold butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 (12.4 oz) package cinnamon rolls with icing

Steps to Prepare

1. Preheat your grill to 325°F or prepare hot campfire coals.
2. Spray two large sheets of aluminum foil with nonstick spray and set aside.
3. In a gallon-size Ziploc bag, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Cut each cinnamon roll into about 4 pieces and add them to the bag. Shake or toss until the pieces are evenly coated, then divide the pieces between the two foil sheets.
4. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and distribute evenly over the dough pieces. Sprinkle brown sugar on top. Fold and seal the foil tightly so nothing leaks out.
5. Place the packets on the grill over low heat, turning frequently, or on a grate above hot coals. Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the dough is cooked through and the packets are bubbly.
6. Carefully open the foil packets and drizzle the provided icing over the warm monkey bread before serving.

Expert Tips

• Use kitchen scissors to quickly cut the rolls into pieces with minimal mess.
• Spraying the foil prevents sticking and makes serving easier.
• Cook the packets evenly by monitoring temperature and rotating them as needed to avoid burning.
• Customize: stir in chopped pecans or other nuts before sealing for added texture, or make one packet without nuts for those who prefer none.

These foil packets are ideal for camping because they require minimal equipment and nearly everything is disposable. They’re an easy, crowd-pleasing breakfast that feels special without a lot of fuss.

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