Cinnamon Butter Glazed Monkey Bread Muffins

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Individual monkey bread muffins swirled with cinnamon sugar and finished with a buttery glaze, perfect for sharing or a quick breakfast. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers biscuits dough (canned), unsalted butter, brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tbsp ground cinnamon.
  3. Step 3: Cut 16 oz biscuit dough into 1-inch pieces and toss in 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  4. Step 4: Divide coated dough pieces evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  6. Step 6: While muffins bake, whisk together 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Step 7: Remove muffins from oven and cool 5 minutes before drizzling the cinnamon butter glaze over the tops. Serve warm.

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