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Monkey Bread Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar

Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread Muffins for Sweet Mornings

These Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread Muffins are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, providing a crowd-pleasing treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 tubes Grands Biscuit Dough Avoid buttermilk or flaky layers
  • 8 Tbsp Unsalted Butter One stick for richness
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar For caramel-like sweetness
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar Balances sweetness
  • 1/2 Tbsp Cinnamon Adds warm flavor
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioner's Sugar For a smooth glaze
  • 2 Tbsp Milk Achieves creamy consistency
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Mix the white sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Cut each biscuit into six pieces and roll into small balls.
  4. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully covered.
  5. Place 7-8 coated dough balls in each muffin cup.
  6. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan and stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
  7. Drizzle the brown sugar mixture over the dough balls in each muffin cup.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Whisk together the confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
  11. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over each muffin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served fresh but can be stored at room temperature for up to 2-3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave for 15-30 seconds to regain softness.

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