Filled with the rich flavor of monkey bread and infused with the goodness of pumpkin, these monkey bread muffins are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a tasty snack on-the-go or a comforting treat to enjoy with family and friends, these monkey bread muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings. So why wait? Bake your own treats today!
Pumpkin monkey bread muffins
Fresh and sweet, these monkey bread muffins are perfect for breakfast or dessert. These tasty individual monkey breads are made with a combination of sweet pumpkin puree, warm spices, and soft biscuits dough balls coated in butter and cinnamon.
Whether you’re enjoying them as a quick on-the-go breakfast or as an indulgent weekend treat, these monkey bread muffins are sure to delight your taste buds! So why wait? Start baking today and treat yourself to a batch of delicious pumpkin mini monkey breads.
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Why is monkey bread called monkey bread?
The name monkey bread is thought to have originated from its appearance, as the sticky dough balls tend to cling together in layers. While the exact origin of monkey bread is unknown, it is believed to have first appeared in American kitchens during the late 19th century. Today, monkey bread remains a popular treat in homes and bakeries around the world, with a variety of flavor variations, including pumpkin monkey bread muffins.
What is another name for monkey bread?
Some other names for monkey bread include pull-apart bread, bubble loaf, monkey rolls, monkey dumplings, and sticky buns. Additionally, monkey bread can also be made with a variety of different flavors and fillings, such as pumpkin or chocolate.
What’s monkey bread made of?
Monkey bread is typically made using a combination of dough balls, melted butter, and/or cinnamon sugar. To make traditional monkey bread, dough balls are typically made from pre-made biscuit dough, although other sweet bread dough can also be used. The butter and cinnamon sugar is then drizzled over the individual monkey breads before baking in a Bundt pan. Other popular monkey bread flavors and ingredients include pumpkin, chocolate, maple syrup, nuts, caramel, jam, fruit fillings, and more.
What does monkey bread taste like?
Monkey bread has a sweet and slightly doughy taste, with layers of soft dough balls that are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Depending on the flavor or filling used, monkey bread can have various flavors, such as cinnamon, vanilla, pumpkin, chocolate, maple, and more. However, it is typically known for its buttery and sugary taste, making it the perfect treat for any sweet tooth.
Can you make monkey bread without the Bundt pan?
Yes, monkey bread can be made without a Bundt pan by simply rolling the dough balls in melted butter and cinnamon sugar, then placing them on a baking sheet or baking dish to bake. Alternatively, monkey bread can also be baked in muffin cups for individual monkey breads.
Can you make monkey bread in muffin tins?
Yes, definitely! To do this, you can simply shape the biscuit dough into small pieces and place them in a muffin tin. Then, drizzle the monkey bread dough balls with melted butter and cinnamon sugar, and bake until golden brown. Whether you use a Bundt pan or make monkey bread muffins, this tasty treat is sure to be a hit!
How to decorate these muffins?
There are many ways to decorate monkey bread muffins, including:
- sprinkling some extra cinnamon sugar over the top
- drizzling them with vanilla or simple sugar glaze or simple syrup
- adding chopped nuts or candied fruits.
- topping them with homemade whipped cream or cream cheese frosting as I did, for an extra decadent treat.
What are some variations of this recipe?
Variations can also include
- Turn these into chocolate monkey bread muffins by adding cocoa powder or/and chocolate chips.
- Make pumpkin caramel muffins when you top these with a caramel sauce or salted caramel glaze
- Make maple monkey bread muffins by drizzling them with a sticky maple glaze or topping.
- Add a mix of ginger, allspice and nutmeg for an extra spicy kick.
- Experiment with different nut and fruit additions, such as chopped pecans or dried cranberries.
How to store pumpkin monkey bread muffins?
You can store monkey bread muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days. Leftover muffins can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat monkey bread muffins, simply place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F until warmed through, about 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, you can also microwave monkey bread muffins for a few seconds until warmed through or leave them on the counter overnight to thaw.
What do you need to make mini monkey bread muffins?
- Pillsbury flaky biscuit dough
- granulated sugar
- pumpkin spice
- melted unsalted butter
- brown sugar
- pumpkin puree
- pumpkin pie spice
- ground cinnamon
- cream cheese icing, optional
- Baking spray
You’ll also need this equipment:
- Small bowl
- Medium bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Piping bag or ziplock bag for icing
- 12 ct muffin/cupcake tin
- 12 cupcake liners
How to make monkey bread muffins?
- Preheat the oven to 400. Line a 12 ct muffin tin with wrappers. Lightly spray with a non stick cooking spray
- Open the can of biscuits and cut the biscuits into cubes
- Mix sugar and 1 tbsp pumpkin spice together in a small bowl. Toss cubed biscuit pieces into the pumpkin spice mix fully coating it.
- Add 4-6 pieces (depending on size) to the prepared baking tray.
- In a small bowl mix together melted butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice. If the mixture is thick like baby food warm it up a little to thin it out. Pour mixture over each muffin.
- Bake for 12-15 min until golden. Let cool for about 8-10 min. Top with cream cheese icing or dust with powdered sugar, both optional
With flaky biscuit dough, sweet cinnamon sugar, and rich pumpkin flavor, these individual monkey breads are the perfect way to indulge in the flavors of autumn. Whether you drizzle them with cream cheese icing or top them with a sticky glaze, these pumpkin monkey bread muffins are sure to be a hit!
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Pumpkin monkey bread muffins
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Piping bag or ziplock bag for icing
- 12 ct muffin/cupcake tin
- 12 cupcake liners
Ingredients
- 2 cans biscuit dough
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp pumpkin spice
- 1/2 stick butter melted unsalted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 can cream cheese icing optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400. Line a 12 ct muffin tin with wrappers. Lightly spray with a non stick baking spray
- Open the can of biscuits and cut the biscuits into cubes. Mix sugar and 1 tbsp pumpkin spice together in a small bowl. Toss cubed dough into the pumpkin spice mix fully coating it.
- Add 4-6 pieces (depending on size) to the prepared baking tray.
- In a small bowl mix together melted butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice. If the mixture is thick like baby food warm it up a little to thin it out. Pour mixture over each muffin.
- Bake for 12-15 min until golden
Notes
If you use GRANDS biscuits you'll need to cut them smaller because they rise bigger in the oven.
Edith says
Why does this recipe call for pumpkin spice and pumpkin pie spice? Aren’t they the same thing?
petro says
It’s the same but used separately.