Monkey Bread Cupcakes Recipe

Monkey Bread Cupcakes

These Monkey Bread Cupcakes are a fun, individual-sized twist on the classic monkey bread. Soft dough pieces are coated in cinnamon sugar and baked with a gooey, buttery caramel sauce to create bite-sized treats that are perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (e.g., Pillsbury Grands, about 8 biscuits)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or line with cupcake liners.

2. Prepare the Dough:

• Open the can of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into 4-6 smaller pieces.

3. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar:

• In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
• Roll each biscuit piece in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.

4. Layer the Muffin Tin:

• Place about 3-4 cinnamon sugar-coated dough pieces into each muffin cup. If you’re adding nuts, sprinkle a few into each muffin cup between the layers.

5. Prepare the Caramel Sauce:

• In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

6. Pour the Sauce:

• Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the caramel sauce over the dough pieces in each muffin cup.

7. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and golden brown.

8. Cool and Serve:

• Let the cupcakes cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm, and if desired, drizzle with extra caramel sauce or top with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Optional Add-ons:

• Glaze: Make a simple glaze by mixing 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons milk, then drizzle over the baked cupcakes.
• Nuts: Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy contrast.
• Raisins: Mix in a handful of raisins for a chewy surprise.

These Monkey Bread Cupcakes are a delightful, shareable treat that packs all the flavor of traditional monkey bread into a fun, convenient form!