Ingredients
1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated flaky biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or a bit of melted butter.
2. Cut the Dough: Open the can of biscuit dough and separate the individual biscuits. Cut each biscuit into quarters (or smaller bite-sized pieces if you want a pull-apart monkey bread texture).
3. Coat with Butter and Spice: Toss the dough pieces into a bowl with the melted butter until they are fully coated. In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon. Roll each buttered piece of dough generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
4. Fill the Muffin Tin: Divide the coated dough pieces evenly among the muffin cups, pressing them lightly into the wells. If you have extra cinnamon sugar left over, sprinkle it right over the top.
5. Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the muffins have puffed up significantly and the tops are a beautiful, crisp golden brown.
6. Serve Warm: Allow them to cool in the pan for just 2 to 3 minutes before turning them out onto a plate. Serve warm while the cinnamon sugar coating is still melt-in-your-mouth soft!
Nutrition Facts
(Per Serving – Recipe yields 8 large muffins)
Calories: 240 kcal
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fat: 11g
Fiber: 0.5g
Health Benefits
Quick Energy Source: Provides accessible carbohydrates that offer an immediate boost of energy, making it a fast comforting treat to fuel early morning tasks.
Warm, Digest-Aiding Spice: Ground cinnamon is naturally packed with cinnamaldehyde and polyphenols, potent antioxidants that support digestive comfort and metabolic health.
Built-In Portion Control: Baking these sweet treats in structured muffin wells ensures automatic, uniform portion sizes for effortless meal tracking.
Soul-Food Comfort: Taking the time to enjoy a warm, nostalgic pastry satisfies sensory food cravings perfectly, supporting a balanced mindset towards dietary flexibility.