Monkey Bread Muffins
Monkey Bread Muffins - these are an easy to make, fun, and delicious breakfast treat! Use store bought cinnamon roll dough to make them so fast and easy on busy mornings.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 cans original cinnamon rolls 8 count
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
For the icing:
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place a piece of foil or a large baking sheet on the bottom rack to catch any drippings.
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with baking spray, set aside.
- Separate the rolls, cut each one into 6 pieces,2 cans original cinnamon rolls
- In a large plastic ziplock bag, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Add the cinnamon roll pieces, and toss together until everything is well coated.2/3 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Place 8 pieces of dough into each muffin cup, pressing down slightly. Set aside.
- Make the glazy by melting together butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Pour evenly over each muffin cup.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until the glaze is bubbly and the tops of the muffins are browned and crisp. The glaze may overflow the pan, this is why you need to add a baking sheet or piece of foil on the rack below in the oven.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5-8 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the muffins cool, make the icing by creaming the cream cheese in a small bowl until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and mix it in until smooth. Add the vanilla and the milk, starting with 1 tablespoon of milk, mix it in until smooth. The mixture should be thick but pourable, add more milk if needed.2 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1-2 tablespoons whole milk
- Drizzle the icing over the muffins and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 137mg | Sugar: 30g
