Description
Warm autumn spices dance through homemade Pumpkin Monkey Bread Muffins, creating irresistible handheld treats perfect for seasonal gatherings. Gooey caramel-coated pumpkin pieces pull apart effortlessly, inviting eager hands to savor each delectable morsel.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Pumpkin and Spices:
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Sugars:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly greasing a standard muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- Create a fragrant spice blend by combining granulated sugar with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a shallow mixing bowl.
- Carefully separate refrigerated biscuit dough and slice each biscuit into four equal quarters using a sharp knife.
- Dunk each biscuit quarter into pumpkin puree, ensuring complete coverage, then immediately roll in the prepared spice-sugar mixture.
- Strategically arrange 3-4 spiced biscuit pieces into each muffin cavity, creating a layered effect.
- Craft a rich caramel-like sauce by gently melting butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat until completely smooth and integrated.
- Drizzle the warm butter-sugar mixture evenly across the top of the assembled muffin cups, allowing the liquid to seep between the biscuit pieces.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and fully cooked center.
- Remove from oven and allow muffins to rest for 3-5 minutes, then carefully extract from the tin to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even baking of the muffins.
- Opt for pre-cut refrigerated biscuit dough to save time and create consistent muffin sizes.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to suit personal taste preferences.
- Prevent sticking by generously greasing the muffin tin or using non-stick cooking spray before filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 305 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg