Cinnamon Sugar Morning Buns

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Cinnamon Sugar Morning Buns

These shortcut Cinnamon Sugar Morning Buns are made with flaky Grands biscuit dough coated in cinnamon sugar, then baked in muffin tins until golden and caramelized. These easy, individual pull-apart muffins taste just like classic Morning Buns or monkey bread but in a quick, single-serve version. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or holiday treats, they’re soft, sweet, and irresistible.

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cinnamon, monkey bread, morning buns, pull apart

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings muffins

Calories 165kcal

Author Debi

Ingredients

½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cans Grands flaky refrigerated biscuits 16.3 ounce each, 8 biscuits in each can

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Spray a 12-cup metal muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Place ½ teaspoon cinnamon sugar at the bottom of each muffin tin, and swirl to coat the bottom of the tin.
Remove the biscuit dough from the containers, and cut each biscuit into four equal pieces (quarters) and place in a large bowl. Pour the remaining cinnamon sugar over the cut biscuits, and toss to coat completely.
Divide the coated biscuits (about 5 to 6 pieces in each muffin cup) evenly into the prepared 12-cup metal muffin tin. Sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar from the bottom of the bowl over the muffins.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Carefully remove from the oven, and let the pan cool for a minute on a wire rack, this will help them set up. Run an offset spatula or knife around the inside edge to pop them out. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

These are best when freshly baked. But if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container on the counter for up to a couple of days. Reheat them in a 350° F oven for about 5 minutes, or until heated through.

Want to make Cinnamon Roll Muffins with a delicious vanilla icing? Here’s my favorite icing recipe:

1 cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
¾ tablespoon unsalted butter softened
1-2 tablespoons cream or milk

To prepare icing: Combine all ingredients adding cream or milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread icing over muffins. Icing recipe is easily doubled if you want more. Store any leftover icing in the freezer in a small covered container. Microwave a couple spoonfuls on high power for about 10 seconds to bring it back to spreadable consistency.

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