Imagine a dessert so irresistibly cute and delicious that it makes everyone's heart skip a beat - literally! These Mini Heart-Shaped Monkey Bread bites are not just a treat, they're a declaration of culinary love. Perfect for Valentine's Day, romantic breakfasts, or when you simply want to show someone how much you care, these adorable mini breads combine the classic comfort of cinnamon-sugar goodness with a charming heart-shaped twist that will melt hearts faster than butter on a warm pan!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a heart-shaped silicone baking pan or a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the white sugar and ground cinnamon. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Open the refrigerated biscuit dough and separate each biscuit. Cut each biscuit into quarters using a sharp knife.
- Roll each biscuit quarter into a small ball and then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter with brown sugar until well combined, creating a rich caramel-like sauce.
- Arrange the cinnamon-sugar coated dough balls into the heart-shaped pan or muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Drizzle the butter and brown sugar mixture evenly over the arranged dough balls, ensuring each piece gets some of the sweet coating.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the dough is fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully inverting onto a serving plate.
- Allow to cool for an additional 10 minutes before serving. The monkey bread can be served warm and pulled apart for easy sharing.
Tips
- Use refrigerated biscuit dough at just the right temperature - too warm, and they'll be sticky; too cold, and they'll be hard to shape.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to your cinnamon-sugar mixture or drizzling some vanilla glaze after baking.
- Make sure to grease your pan thoroughly to ensure easy removal of these delicate heart-shaped treats.
- Don't overfill your heart-shaped molds - leaving some space allows the dough to puff up and create that beautiful, pull-apart texture.
- Let the monkey bread rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the caramel-like sauce to set slightly, making serving easier and more beautiful.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 330kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg
