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Mini Monkey Bread

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 2/06/22Updated: 10/11/22

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Individual servings of mini monkey bread are a delicious cinnamon pull apart bread. This fun-size version is perfect for breakfast, brunch or an anytime treat.

Monkey Bread

Several weeks ago a few of my cute little friends at church asked me when they could come over and cook with me again.  I asked them what they wanted to make and one of them quickly answered Monkey Bread!  

I am a fan of monkey bread so I made a date with these two cuties!  Their parents graciously let me borrow them for a Saturday afternoon.

pan of mini monkey bread

What is Monkey Bread?

Monkey bread is bite sized pieces of dough baked together with other ingredients such as cinnamon, butter and sugar. You can also use savory ingredients such as in this Cheese Pull Apart Bread or this Pizza Monkey Bread.

I have shared a recipe for monkey bread before.  It is made with yeast dough that is made from scratch but I decided to simplify the recipe and use store bought biscuit dough for this mini monkey bread version. 

Monkey Bread

Ingredients Needed

  • Sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Refrigerated biscuits. I used the Pillsbury Grand Biscuits which are 8 to a can. Each biscuit makes one mini monkey bread.
  • Butter
  • Brown sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar
  • Milk. You can also use whipping cream or half and half.

How to Make Mini Monkey Bread

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray muffin pan with cooking spray or line muffin cup with cupcake liners. Lining them makes eating and clean up easier and less messy.
  • Combine 1/2 C sugar and 1 Tbsp cinnamon in a plastic baggie. Shake to mix. You can also do this in a bowl.
  • Cut each biscuits into 8 pieces with a pair of scissors. Cut biscuit in half, cut each piece in half and then cut each of those pieces in half.
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  • Place biscuit pieces in cinnamon sugar mixture and shake to coat.
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  • Place biscuit pieces in muffin tin. 8 pieces to each muffin tin.
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  • Mix together butter, brown sugar and 1 Tbsp cinnamon.
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  • Drizzle 2 spoonfuls of mixture over each biscuit.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until biscuits are cooked through.
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  • Cool and then drizzle with powdered sugar glaze.
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We let them cool a bit so more Barbie playing could occur and then drizzled them with a powdered sugar glaze.

They had a lot of fun with this and we ended up with glaze in a few places it shouldn’t be but they had fun!

Then for the best part.  They got to eat them!!

We managed to save a few so they could take some home to share with their family too.

Recipe Tips

  • Use the larger Grands! biscuits. We like the Homestyle variety.
  • Be sure biscuit pieces are totally covered in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • I prefer using cupcake liners. It makes clean up easier and makes them less messy to eat.
  • Make the glaze as thick or thin as you like by adding extra powdered sugar or milk.
Monkey Bread

Frequently Asked Questions

What size muffin tin do you use for mini monkey bread?

I used a standard size muffin tin.

Can I freeze leftover mini monkey bread?

Yes, they can be frozen. I think they are best enjoyed freeze the day they are made though. Store in an airtight container or zippered freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

Can I add nuts?

They would be delicious sprinkled with some chopped pecans on top. Add the nuts on top of the glaze.

For other fun recipes try these:

  • Monkey Bread
  • Pizza Monkey Bread
  • Mini Strawberry Pie
  • Small Batch Biscuits for Two
  • Sour Cream Biscuits

Try some of these other fun Kids Can Cook recipes!

  • Bread in a Bag
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  • Baked Donuts
  • Make Ahead Muffins
  • Rice Cooker Mac & Cheese
  • Fruit Flavored Milk
  • Chocolate Snack Cake

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4.82 from 16 votes
monkey bread on a plate

Mini Monkey Bread

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Your favorite monkey bread in individual serving sizes mini monkey bread.
serves: 16 servings
Prep:20 minutes
Cook:20 minutes
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Total:40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 cans refrigerated Grand Biscuits 8 to a can
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • enough milk to make a good drizzling consistency doesn’t take much

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray muffin tins or line with cupcake wrappers
  • Combine 1/2 C sugar and 1 Tbsp cinnamon in a plastic baggie. Shake to mix.
  • Cut biscuits into 8 pieces each
  • Place biscuit pieces in sugar mixture and shake to coat.
  • Place biscuit pieces in muffin tin. 8 pieces to each muffin tin.
  • Mix together butter, brown sugar and 1 Tbsp cinnamon.
  • Drizzle 2 spoonfuls of mixture over each biscuit.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until biscuits are cooked through.
  • Cool and then drizzle with powdered sugar glaze.

Tips & Notes:

  • Use the larger Grands! biscuits. We like the Homestyle variety.
  • Be sure biscuit pieces are totally covered in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • I prefer using cupcake liners. It makes clean up easier and makes them less messy to eat.
  • Make the glaze as thick or thin as you like by adding extra powdered sugar or milk.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 23g (8%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) Sodium: 86mg (4%) Potassium: 27mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 20g (22%) Vitamin A: 180IU (4%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 22mg (2%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Bread/Breakfast
Cuisine:American
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  1. Pegg Macko says

    Posted on 5/12 at 12:58 pm

    I would give this 100 stars if I could. Recipe is both easy and delicious. We leave off the drizzle of sugar and they are still amazing. My husband has asked me to make them and freeze for his weekday breakfasts. Even my grown kids are so excited when they are here and I make them. Thank you for a family favorite!!!

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    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 5/12 at 1:50 pm

      So glad they have become a family favorite for you!

      Reply
  2. roselle solijon says

    Posted on 5/5 at 8:52 am

    Love this!

    Reply
  3. Lynda Evans says

    Posted on 2/13 at 11:27 am

    Just what I was looking for especially when Covid is still an issue. Individual monkey bread was the perfect solution. I used Grands cinnamon roll biscuits they were delicious.

    Reply
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