Delicious and Easy Monkey Bread Muffins Recipe

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Delicious and Easy Monkey Bread Muffins Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on December 28, 2023

These Easy Monkey Bread Muffins are the perfect treat for breakfast or brunch. With their irresistible gooey texture and sweet cinnamon flavor, they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these muffins are both quick and easy to make. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in no time!

Ingredients

  • 2 cans refrigerated biscuits
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. Open the cans of refrigerated biscuits and separate the biscuits.
  3. Cut each biscuit into four equal pieces.
  4. In a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  5. Roll each biscuit piece in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.
  6. Place three coated biscuit pieces into each muffin cup.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
  8. Spoon the butter and sugar mixture over the biscuit pieces in each muffin cup, filling them about halfway.
  9. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the top of each muffin cup.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and puffed up.
  11. Remove from the oven and let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes.
  12. Carefully remove the muffins from the tin and serve warm.

Interesting Facts

  • Monkey bread is a sweet, pull-apart bread often enjoyed for breakfast or as a dessert.
  • It's called monkey bread because it's meant to be eaten by pulling apart the individual pieces with your fingers, resembling how monkeys eat.
  • Monkey bread originated in Hungary and has become a popular American classic.
  • This recipe puts a twist on traditional monkey bread by turning it into muffins for a cute and convenient treat.