Monkey Bread Minis

Directions

1. 1
   Position a rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, microwave 4 tablespoons butter and the maple syrup at high power until melted, 30 seconds; stir.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, stir together 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar and the cinnamon.
4. 4
   In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and the salt; pulse to combine.
5. 5
   Cut the remaining 1 stick chilled butter into small pieces and pulse with the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
6. 6
   Pulse in the buttermilk until the dough just comes together.
7. 7
   Transfer to a lightly floured work surface; pat into a 10-inch square (the dough will be sticky).
8. 8
   Quarter the dough, then cut each quarter into 16 equal pieces; roll into balls.
9. 9
   Dip each ball in the maple butter, then coat with the sugar mixture.
10. 10
    Place 5-6 coated balls into each cup of a muffin pan coated with cooking spray and press to compact.
11. 11
    Bake until cooked through and golden, 15-17 minutes (tent with foil if the tops darken too quickly).
12. 12
    Transfer the muffin pan to a rack and cool for 10 minutes.
13. 13
    Using a knife loosen the sides of the monkey bread; invert onto a platter then turn right side up.
14. 14
    Serve warm.
15. 15
    You could also drizzle the minis with frosting made by combining 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk.