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Monkey Bread Muffins are a delicious snack or dessert. They’re made with biscuit dough, sugar, cinnamon, and butter and are ready to eat in just 30 minutes. They’re perfect for an after-school snack for the kids or for Sunday brunch.

Monkey Bread Muffins

This monkey bread recipe is a slightly different version than the traditional version because it’s made in a muffin pan rather than a bundt pan. These individual muffins are just the right size for kids or to make sure you don’t eat the whole pan in one sitting. 

The brown sugar and melted butter come together to form a kind of caramel that crystalizes the tops and makes the center deliciously gooey. What better way to start your day than with dessert for breakfast?! 

If you have someone that requires a gluten free version of monkey bread, this gluten free monkey bread recipe from Holistic Fit is perfect. This will be the best gluten free breakfast pastry that you’ve ever tried.

How to make Monkey Bread Muffins 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray.

Remove the biscuit dough from the package and cut each biscuit into 9 pieces.

Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a large zip top bag.

Toss the biscuit pieces with the sugar and cinnamon in the bag, working in batches to keep the biscuits from sticking together.

Arrange the pieces in a greased muffin pan, pressing the pieces down to get them to stick together while they bake.

Heat the butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar is dissolved.

Spoon the mixture over the top of each muffin.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.

If the biscuit pieces rise out of the pan while baking, carefully press them down with your hand while they’re still warm to keep them from falling apart.

 Allow to cool until the muffins are safe to touch, then use a butter knife to carefully remove the muffins from the pan.

Variations

This mini monkey bread recipe is the perfect size for kids and adults alike. You can also alter it to add other tasty ingredients or use other cooking methods. Here are some options: 

• Add mix-ins like chocolate chips, toasted walnuts, or pecans, or top with powdered sugar. 
• You can use Pillsbury biscuit dough and tear the biscuit pieces to make the monkey bread, or you can make the dough from scratch. 
• Drizzle caramel and toasted nuts over the tops of the bread when it’s finished cooking for a sticky treat.    

How to serve monkey bread muffins

Serve monkey bread muffins with other desserts like Carrot Cake Roll, Peeps Sugar Cookies, Cookie Dough Cheesecake, or No Bake Vanilla Pudding Pie. 

How to store monkey bread muffins 

Store these easy monkey bread muffins by keeping them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can eat them right from the fridge or allow them to warm up to room temperature before eating them. 

You can also freeze monkey bread! Wrap the muffins tightly in plastic wrap and then put them in a large freezer bag. Put the bag in the freezer, label, and date it, and keep it in the freezer for up to three months. 

FAQs 

Why is monkey bread called monkey bread? 

It’s called monkey bread because of the method it’s eaten; pulling off chunks and putting them into your mouth with your fingers.  

What can I use if I don’t have a bundt pan for monkey bread? 

If you don’t have a bundt pan, you can use a muffin pan as this recipe calls for or you can use a loaf pan or 9×13 inch baking dish. They will all work well for this dish. 

What are other names for monkey bread? 

You may see monkey bread called pull-apart bread or bubble bread in other recipes. You can rest assured that they are all the same dish. 

What country does monkey bread come from? 

Monkey bread originated in Hungary.