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    Monkey Bread Muffins

    Published: Apr 7, 2022 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 10 Comments

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    These easy to make Monkey Bread Muffins call for only 5 ingredients! Delicious, flavor packed, and no Bundt pan required!

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    Have you heard of monkey bread? If not, you are probably wondering where the name came from, right?! Believe it or not, it originated sometime around 1940 and has been referred to as monkey bread because being a finger food; the consumer would pick apart the bread as a monkey would.

    Most of the time, you will see recipes for monkey bread made in either a loaf or Bundt pan. Simply flip the pan over onto a plate and let the cinnamon sugar sauce drip down and fully coat the biscuit pieces. It is quite the tasty breakfast or anytime treat!

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    • Monkey Bread Muffins are easy delicious treats for breakfast and dessert. Made with canned biscuit dough, cinnamon sugar, and brown sugar in a muffin tin!
    • Ingredients Needed for these easy Monkey Bread Muffins:
    • How to prepare:
    • Tips for the perfect Monkey Bread Muffins:
    • Variations to try:
    • Love monkey bread? Check out these other great recipes:
    • Made with canned biscuit dough, cinnamon sugar, and brown sugar in a muffin tin. These Monkey Bread Muffins are the perfect anytime treat! Print or save the recipe below!
    • Monkey Bread Muffins

    Monkey Bread Muffins are easy delicious treats for breakfast and dessert. Made with canned biscuit dough, cinnamon sugar, and brown sugar in a muffin tin!

    A while back, I decided to make monkey bread, but since my Bundt pan was currently being used for a coffee cake I had made, I decided to make these individual monkey bread muffins! Same great flavor, only smaller portions, that are perfect to grab and go! No need to share with these tasty cinnamon sugar treats!

    Ingredients Needed for these easy Monkey Bread Muffins:

    Refrigerated biscuits
    Butter, melted
    Brown sugar, packed
    Sugar
    Cinnamon

    How to prepare:

    Spray a muffin pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

    Melt the butter and add in the brown sugar, stirring until combined.

    Add 1 tablespoon of butter mixture to the bottom of each muffin cup.

    Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces.

    In a gallon sized bag, add the sugar and cinnamon together.

    Drop the biscuits into the bag and shake to coat each piece thoroughly.

    Add about 4 biscuit pieces into each muffin cup.

    Place muffin tray into preheated oven, 350, and bake for about 13-15 minutes.

    Remove from oven and allow to cool about 2 minutes.

    Flip muffin tray upside down onto a plate or serving tray. *This allows the glaze to coat entire muffin

    Serve and enjoy!

    bite sized biscuit pieces coated in cinnamon and sugar and baked into muffins

    Tips for the perfect Monkey Bread Muffins:

    *Don’t overbake! If overbaked, they’ll be tough and dry instead of fluffy and flavorful!

    *If you’re using frozen biscuits instead of Pillsbury, be sure to let them thaw fully so all cooks evenly.

    *Prefer to make your own homemade biscuits? Check out THIS recipe!

    *Be sure to fully grease the muffin cups to avoid sticking.

    *Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. These can be frozen for up to 3 months and simply thawed/microwaved when ready to enjoy!

    Variations to try:

    Add chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts to the butter mixture.

    Sprinkle dried fruit on top of the muffins prior to serving.

    Drizzle caramel sauce on top of the muffins when cooling.

    Stuff each biscuit piece with a bit of cream cheese for a creamy addition to each bite.

    Melted chocolate on top adds an extra sweetness to these muffins if serving as a dessert.

    Love monkey bread? Check out these other great recipes:

    Classic Monkey Bread

    Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

    Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

    Pull Apart Pizza Bread

    Mini Garlic Monkey Bread

    Made with canned biscuit dough, cinnamon sugar, and brown sugar in a muffin tin. These Monkey Bread Muffins are the perfect anytime treat! Print or save the recipe below!

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    classic monkey bread made conveniently in a muffin pan

    Monkey Bread Muffins

    Recipe by: Kristin
    These easy to make Monkey Bread Muffins call for only 5 ingredients! Delicious, flavor packed, and no Bundt pan required!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Servings 10
    Calories 439 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • muffin tray
    • Muffin Liners

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cans refrigerated biscuits *Pillsbury, 8 count is what I use
    • ½ cup butter *melted
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Spray a muffin pan with cooking spray. Set aside. 
    • Melt the butter and add in the brown sugar, stirring until combined. 
    • Add 1 tablespoon of butter mixture to the bottom of each muffin cup.
    • Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. 
    •  In a gallon sized bag, add the sugar and cinnamon together. Drop the biscuits into the bag and shake to coat each piece thoroughly. 
    • Add about 4 biscuit pieces into each muffin cup. 
    • Place muffin tray into preheated oven, 350 degrees, and bake for about 13-15 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool about 2 minutes.
    • Flip muffin tray upside down onto a plate or serving tray. *This allows the glaze to coat entire muffin* Serve!!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2muffinsCalories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 943mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 287IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg
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    Recipe updated 4/7/22

     

     

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    1. Theresa says

      July 28, 2014 at 12:47 am

      I make monkey bread all the time but I make my own bread dough and just cut that into pieces and then coat them. My kids help me and it ends up being a great time with my kids. Cant wait to try them in the muffin pan.

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      • Kristin says

        July 28, 2014 at 7:06 am

        Oh fun!! Great idea on making your own dough! I have done that a few times using the bread machine and its delicious!!

        Reply
    2. Jennifer @ Emulsified Family says

      April 19, 2014 at 8:04 am

      Wish I had biscuits in the fridge right now. I guess I could always make some dough real fast, but I’m too lazy right now! Pinning this to save for later. I love the idea of making it in muffin tins instead of a big loaf pan! Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Laura says

      March 12, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      Tried these for the first time today, oh so good! Very easy to make, so they’ll be on the favorites list. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    4. Jerry Anderson says

      February 13, 2014 at 10:13 am

      The recipe doesn’t say, this makes 12 right? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Kristin and Adriana says

        February 13, 2014 at 10:17 am

        Yes! Sorry about that! This recipes makes 12 🙂

        Reply
    5. CodyBear says

      February 08, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      Oh my lord, making these now! Sounds and looks absolutely delicious! And so easy too! I love to bake from scratch, but sometimes you need something easy to satisfy the family, and I think this is it! Thank you so much!

      Reply
    6. Anonymous says

      February 08, 2014 at 1:19 am

      Hi there,

      i’m wandering what a ‘can of biscuits is’? …i live in nz, never heard that term used b4 & i’m wandering what the closet thing we have 2 those biscuits is, so i can make some, they look soooooo yummy & i’m not much of a baker person by any means lol….

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      • Kristin and Adriana says

        February 08, 2014 at 7:54 am

        Hi! A can of biscuits is pre made biscuit dough that you can take out of the can and bake 🙂
        Do you have anything similar near you? Making homemade biscuits would work too 🙂

        Reply
    7. terrie McGauley says

      August 24, 2013 at 10:06 am

      My kids always enjoyed monkey bread. They are now grown and have kids of there own. I love this recipe because you can make as many as you need. What a great idea.

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