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Gooey Pioneer Woman Monkey Bread Muffins Recipe

Gooey Pioneer Woman Monkey Bread Muffins Recipe


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  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 3 1x

Description

Sweet homemade Pioneer Woman monkey bread muffins offer individual servings of caramelized cinnamon-sugar goodness. Delightful breakfast pastries deliver warm comfort with minimal preparation effort and maximum flavor satisfaction.


Ingredients

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  • 1 leftover biscuit or yeast dough (enough to roll 3 small walnut-sized balls for each muffin tin)
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp (15 ml) butter (0.5 tsp/2.5 ml for greasing, 0.5 tsp/2.5 ml for topping each muffin tin)
  • Less than 2 tsp (10 ml) sugar per tin (1 tsp/5 ml for base, ⅓ tsp/1.7 ml for topping)
  • 1 dash ground cinnamon
  • Sweetened condensed milk (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Thoroughly grease muffin tin cavities with softened butter, then dust with sugar and cinnamon, creating a caramelized foundation.
  2. Dough Shaping: Craft walnut-sized dough spheres with uniform precision, carefully positioning three balls into each prepared cavity.
  3. Flavor Layering: Top dough clusters with small butter fragments and an additional sprinkle of sugar and cinnamon, ensuring rich, aromatic potential.
  4. Proofing: Allow assembled muffins to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, covered with a light kitchen towel, enabling gentle expansion.
  5. Baking: Position muffin tin in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven, baking for 15-20 minutes until surfaces achieve a golden-brown hue and butter-sugar mixture becomes effervescent.
  6. Finishing Touch: Immediately drench freshly baked muffins with sweetened condensed milk, allowing it to penetrate the warm, pillowy surfaces.
  7. Serving: Rest muffins briefly in the tin to absorb the milk completely, then transfer and serve while maintaining optimal warmth and delectable texture.

Notes

  • Butter Coating Technique: Ensure complete, even coverage in each muffin cavity for perfect non-stick performance and rich flavor development.
  • Dough Shaping Precision: Create uniform walnut-sized balls to guarantee consistent baking and attractive presentation of each muffin.
  • Rising Time Matters: Let chilled dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to achieve optimal texture and light, airy consistency.
  • Condensed Milk Magic: Pour warm milk immediately after baking to create an irresistibly moist and decadent final touch that elevates the entire dessert.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg