Ingredients
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 12 cup muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
- Cut each biscuit into quarters and add to the cinnamon sugar mixture. Toss to coat.
- Place the biscuit pieces in the prepared muffin tin. Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.
Interesting Facts
- Monkey bread is also known as Monkey puzzle bread, pluck-a-penny, pinch-me cake, and bubble loaf.
- The name “monkey bread” is believed to have been derived from the way the monkey would pluck pieces of the sweet bread off a string or branch.
- Monkey bread muffins can be served as a breakfast, snack, or dessert.