Monkey Buns

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Monkey Buns are delightful caramelized biscuit treats with nuts and cinnamon, perfect for warm dessert or snack moments, appealing to families and sweet tooth lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. corn syrup
  • 1/4 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 (7.5 oz.) pkg. refrigerator biscuits
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. While the oven is heating, melt butter in an 8-inch pie pan.
  3. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and chopped nuts to the melted butter.
  4. Mix until you get a paste, evenly covering the bottom of the pan.
  5. Pinch each biscuit into 3 pieces.
  6. Arrange the biscuit pieces on top of the syrup-nut mixture.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and invert onto an 8-inch plate.
  9. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

701 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3g 6% DV
Total Fat 39.2g 50% DV
Carbs 72.5g 26% DV
Fiber 0.3g 1% DV
Sugar 52.8g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 86mg 4% DV
Potassium 273.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 76.3mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 80mg 6% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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