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Cinnamon Roll Muffin Monkey Bread Bites

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Warm, gooey, cinnamon-sugar coated biscuit dough baked in muffin tins and drizzled with sweet icing. These easy monkey bread bites are ready in 30 minutes and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Optional: Pinch of ground nutmeg or cardamom
  • Optional: Raisins or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon to make cinnamon sugar.
  3. Remove biscuit dough from can and cut each biscuit into 4-6 small pieces (about 1-inch chunks).
  4. Roll each dough piece in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  5. Drop 4-6 coated dough pieces into each muffin cup, filling about two-thirds full. Add optional nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit between layers if desired.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of this mixture over each muffin cup.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until tops are golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Let bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Use a butter knife to gently loosen and transfer to a wire rack.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle icing over warm bites.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For extra gooey bites, add a little more butter mixture to each cup. Grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking. Customize with nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: cinnamon roll, monkey bread, muffin, easy dessert, quick breakfast, brunch, pull-apart, biscuit dough, cinnamon sugar, muffin tin, kid friendly, party food

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