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Delish Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread Bites

Delish Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread Bites

Soft, pull-apart mini monkey bread bites rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked in a buttery brown sugar sauce. Perfect for sharing, brunch, or a sweet snack—ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough 16.3 ounce each
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 stick
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for sauce
  • 0.125 teaspoon fine salt pinch
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing pan
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar optional glaze
  • 2 tablespoon milk for optional glaze
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract for optional glaze

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with the butter for greasing or spray with nonstick spray.
  • In a bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon to make the coating.
  • Open the biscuit cans and separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into quarters and roll each piece into a small ball.
  • Toss dough balls in the cinnamon sugar until well coated, shaking off any excess.
  • Place several coated balls into each muffin cup, filling about two-thirds full without packing tightly.
  • In a small saucepan, combine melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Warm over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the mixture is glossy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Spoon about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the butter-brown sugar sauce over each muffin cup.
  • Bake until puffed, deep golden, and the sauce is bubbling around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a small offset spatula or knife around edges to loosen, then lift out or invert onto a rack.
  • Optional glaze: whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm bites and serve.

Notes

For extra caramelization, add a pinch of cinnamon to the sauce. These are best served warm the day they’re baked, but you can rewarm in a 300°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes.