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January 28, 2026

These Monkey Bread Muffins are made completely from scratch in under 2 hours with plenty of gooey butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for a warm and comforting homemade treat!

Monkey Bread Muffins
Monkey Bread Muffins
Monkey Bread Muffins
Monkey Bread Muffins
Monkey Bread Muffins
Monkey Bread Muffins
Monkey Bread Muffins
Monkey Bread Muffins
Monkey Bread Muffins
Monkey Bread Muffins
Monkey Bread Muffins
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Monkey Bread Muffins

Ingredients

Milk and 3 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

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Mix together the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk (110℉), sugar, yeast, and oil. Slowly add all the combined yeast/milk mixture into the flour mixture while mixing to form a loose dough. Turn onto a lightly floured counter and knead until a smooth dough forms - about 1-2 minutes of kneading.
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Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a bowl well-greased with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
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When the dough is done rising, preheat the oven to 375℉. Grease a 12-count muffin tin or use muffin liners.
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Punch down the dough to deflate all air pockets. Place the melted butter in a small bowl and mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon in another small bowl.
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Cut off small pieces of dough (each about the size of your thumb, for lack of a better size reference), dip each piece in the melted butter, and then roll each in the cinnamon sugar to coat before placing in the muffin cup. Each cup of the muffin tin should have about 6-8 pieces or just distribute the pieces evenly between all cups. Repeat until all the dough is used up (you may need to use a bit more brown sugar and cinnamon if you run out).
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Bake the muffins immediately in the preheated oven for 12-17 minutes or until bubbly and fully cooked on the inside. Let cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before topping with the icing, if desired. Enjoy!

To make the Icing

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Stir together the powdered sugar and whipping cream until smooth. Drizzle over the slightly cooled muffins using a spoon or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Warm Milk Precision 🌡️
    Ensure milk is precisely between 105-110°F when activating yeast - too hot kills yeast, too cool prevents activation.
  • Butter Rolling Technique 🧈
    When coating dough balls, use room temperature butter and roll each piece thoroughly in cinnamon-sugar mixture for maximum flavor coverage.
  • Muffin Tin Magic 🧁
    Generously grease muffin tins with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of monkey bread muffins.
  • Dough Resting Secret 🕰️
    Allow dough to rise in a warm, draft-free area covered with a damp cloth, which helps create a soft, pillowy texture.
  • Glaze Perfection 🍯
    Drizzle warm glaze immediately after baking while muffins are still hot to ensure maximum absorption and gooey consistency.

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Knead Some Sweets

Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets.

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