Description
These Easy Monkey Bread Muffins are a delightful twist on the classic monkey bread, made conveniently with refrigerated biscuit dough. Coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture and baked until golden, these pull-apart muffins are perfect for breakfast or dessert. A simple brown sugar and butter topping adds richness, and an optional glaze gives a lovely finishing touch. Quick to prepare and sure to please any crowd, they’re ideal for a cozy treat or fun brunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cut Biscuit Dough: Take each biscuit from the can and cut it into 6 small pieces to create bite-sized chunks perfect for monkey bread muffins.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: In a bowl or a zip-top plastic bag, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Toss the biscuit pieces in this mixture, ensuring every piece is well coated with the cinnamon sugar.
- Arrange in Muffin Cups: Place 4 to 5 coated biscuit pieces evenly into each of the greased muffin cups, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Prepare Brown Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the packed brown sugar with the melted unsalted butter until smooth and combined.
- Add Brown Sugar Mixture: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar and butter mixture over the biscuit pieces in each muffin cup to add sweetness and moisture.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops turn a golden brown and the sugar mixture is bubbly.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. This helps them set and makes them easier to remove.
- Optional Glaze: If desired, whisk together powdered sugar and milk or cream to make a simple glaze, then drizzle it over the warm muffins to add a sweet, creamy finish.
- Serve Warm: Serve these monkey bread muffins warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Serve these muffins fresh out of the oven for the best flavor and texture.
- You can reheat leftovers in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to enjoy them warm.
- Add chopped pecans or a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar mixture for extra flavor and texture variation.
